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Plasma Cell Gingivitis With Cheilitis in an Adolescent: A Case Report.

Cureus · Karnik AS, Kumar K, Patil AG · 2026-07-29

An 18-year-old with progressive gingival enlargement and lip swelling was diagnosed with plasma cell gingivitis through biopsy; the condition resolved following gingivectomy after failing non-surgical treatment and topical steroids.

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