Dr. Abhishek Gupta, BDS, MDS

Erythema multiforme (EM) is an acute inflammatory, mucocutaneous, psychosomatic, and vesiculobullous condition that varies from minor to major forms. The acral distribution of target lesions is a characteristic of this condition. The aetiology of erythema multiforme is multifactorial. 90% of the cases are triggered by a herpes infection, whereas 10% occur secondary to drug intake. The offending drugs include nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antibiotics, and anticonvulsants. The present case

Inflammatory papillary hyperplasia (IPH) is an oral mucosal lesion (OML). 1 It is a painless, firm, pink or red, nodular mucosal growth. As IPH is mostly asymptomatic, it is diagnosed incidentally. 2 , 3 Hard palate is the only site involved by IPH in almost all cases 1 ; however, it may occasionally extend to the mucosa of the residual ridges. 2 IPH is more prevalent in males and usually in around 79% of the cases located in anterior region of maxilla. 4 In general, IPH is caused by the irritat

The typical feature is the autosomal dominant heritance and clinically dormant, non- scarpalble, white diffuse, soft, thickened white plaques with a corrugated surface affecting mostly the buccal mucosa bilaterally which can substantially lead to the diagnosis of white sponge nevus.

Necrotizing sialometaplasia can make anyone very anxious about the lesion especially if they have habit of tobacco consumption. It requires a prompt diagnosis, counseling with assurance to patient and treatment.

Orofacial digital syndrome (OFDS) is an umbrella term for a group of apparently different genetic disorders, affecting the oral cavity, face and digits. OFDS-I is the most commonly encountered syndrome from this group and can present with multi-organ involvement. The case of OFD-I reported here is distinct, as it presents with minimal clinical features of OFDS-1 and will help the orophysicians in formulating the diagnosis.