GINGIVAL FIBROMATOSIS WITH HEARING LOSS: A JONES SYNDROME CASE REPORT

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  • Yesoda Aniyan K B.D.S,M.D.S IN Oral Medicine and Radiology, Senior lecturer, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India
  • Sarath Kumar S B.D.S, Post-graduate student, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India
  • Kannan A B.D.S, M.D.S IN Oral Medicine and Radiology, Reader, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India
  • Krittika C L B.D.S, M.D.S IN Oral Medicine and Radiology, Reader, SRM Dental College, SRM University, Chennai, India

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https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v5i4.780

Abstract

Introduction: Hereditary Gingival Enlargement (HGF), a rare entity, is also known as familial elephantiasis, elephantiasis gingivae, diffuse fibromatosis. It is a benign, non-haemorrhagic fibrous enlargement of gingival tissue. It is frequently a component feature of many syndromes. Jones syndrome is one such syndrome, characterized by gingival overgrowth and progressive deafness.

Case report: A 27-year-old male patient reported to the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology with the chief complaint of swollen gums for the past 7 years. The patient also complained of bleeding gums on brushing. The medical history stated a concurrent gradual hearing loss 7 years back. An incisional biopsy was done to confirm the fibrous nature of the diagnosis.

Conclusion: This reporting is of unique case that remained undiagnosed for almost a decade. It also emphasises the need of a multidisciplinary approach during diagnosis and treatment.

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2021-04-12

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K, Y. A. ., S, S. K. ., A, K. ., & L, K. C. . (2021). GINGIVAL FIBROMATOSIS WITH HEARING LOSS: A JONES SYNDROME CASE REPORT. International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research, 5(4). https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v5i4.780

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