title: Plasma cell gingivitis: treatment with chlorpheniramine maleate.
abstract: Plasma cell gingivitis is a benign lesion of unknown etiology characterized by massive and diffuse infiltration of plasma cells into the gingival connective tissue. Clinically, it can be seen as a diffuse, erythematous, and edematous swelling involving the marginal gingiva and extending into the attached gingiva. Although usually painless, the lesion can be esthetically unappealing, especially when anterior gingiva is involved. Although the usual line of management is removal of the offending agent, this report describes the treatment of plasma cell gingivitis with the topical application of chlorpheniramine maleate (25 mg) for a period of 10 days.
authors.forename: Aravindhan Thiruputkuzhi
authors.initials: AT
authors.lastname: Ranganathan
authors.forename: Chitraa R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Chandran
authors.forename: Priya
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Prabhakar
authors.forename: Mahalingam
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Lakshmiganthan
authors.forename: Thakkalapati
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Parthasaradhi
mesh_terms: D000287:Administration, Topical; D002744:Chlorpheniramine / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000473:pathology*; D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010950:Plasma Cells / Q000473:pathology*; D055815:Young Adult
chemical_list: D006634:Histamine H1 Antagonists; D002744:Chlorpheniramine