Lingual and Gingival Ulcers as Oral Symptoms of Wegener's Granulomatosis: Report of a case

Abstract

A case of Wegener's granulomatosis with lingual and gingival ulcer is reported. The patient was a 29-year-old man who was referred to our department for diagnosis of lingual and gingival ulcers. Histopathologically, the lesion was diagnosed as ulcer due to fibrinoid necrosis and vasculitis. The patient was finally diagnosed as having Wegener's granulomatosis based on an examination of his whole body and the laboratory findings, in addition to histopathologic examination of oral and skin lesions.