STRAWBERRY GUMS - A CASE OF WEGENERS GRANULOMATOSIS

We report a case of Wegener's granulomatosis (WG), localised to the up per aerodigestive tract, which presented as an unusual form of hyperpl astic gingivitis in a 36-year-old female. The clinical, serological an d histopathological findings are described. The resemblance of the aff ected gums to over-ripe strawberries is emphasised, in order to draw a ttention to this characteristic oral manifestation of a rare and poten tially life-threatening condition. The response to co-trimoxazole as s ole therapy is noted.