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Clinicopathological Challenge: A Progressively Enlarging Hardened Skin Plaque

International Journal of Dermatology, Volume 65, Issue 1, Page 15-17, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Stiff skin syndrome (SSS) is a rare connective tissue disease manifesting as a progressive, non‐inflammatory fibrosis that causes the skin and soft tissues to harden. It can result in restricted joint movement, particularly affecting the shoulder and pelvic girdle. A segmental variant with a better prognosis has been described.
Marian Fernández Martínez, Frida Paola Rivera Lira, Rodrigo Roldán‐Marín, Sonia Toussaint‐Caire   +3 more
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Periodontal Disease‐Like Manifestations in Patients Having Acute Leukemia With Normal Complete Blood Counts

Case Reports in Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Acute leukemia (AL) is a malignant hematopoietic disease with a high fatality rate, and early detection and diagnosis are crucial for subsequent treatment. Clinically, oral manifestations, particularly the ones similar to those of periodontal disease, may be the first signs of AL.
Jingmei Yang, Wenwen Chen, Panpan Wang, Jiajia Liu, Yi Xu, Hannah Wesley   +5 more
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HEREDITARY GINGIVAL FIBROMATOSIS: IDENTIFICATION, TREATMENT, CONTROL

The Journal of the American Dental Association, 1996
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis, or HGF, is characterized by varying degrees of attached gingival hyperplasia. The authors describe a case of generalized severe hereditary gingival fibromatosis involving the maxillary and mandibular arches. Removal of excess gingival tissue by conventional gingivectomy dramatically improved the patient's appearance.
M, Ramer, J, Marrone, B, Stahl, R, Burakoff   +3 more
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Idiopathic Gingival Enlargement - A Case Report

Advances in Human Biology, 2014
Background: Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis is a rare hereditary condition that has no definite cause. The pathogenesis of gingival fibromatosis is still unknown but an increase in proliferation of the gingival fibroblasts as well as increased collagen ...
Sanyuktha Shetty, Arvind Shetty, Devanand Shetty, Suyog Dharmadikari   +3 more
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Gingival Enlargement Induced by Orthodontic Therapy: A Systematic Review

International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Objective The etiology of orthodontic‐induced gingival enlargement (OIGE) or orthodontic‐induced gingival overgrowth (OIGO) is multifactorial and is related to issues such as poor oral hygiene and the hormonal changes that are common during puberty. It is known that brackets facilitate the accumulation of dysbiotic microbial biofilm and that mechanical
María Dolores Rocha-Eiroa, Albert Ramírez-Rámiz, Lluís Brunet-Llobet, Pau Cahuana-Bartra, Judit Rabassa-Blanco, Jaume Miranda-Rius, Hannah Wesley   +6 more
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Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis: A 10-year follow-up

Indian Journal of Dermatology, 2017
Juvenile hyaline fibromatosis (JHF) is a rare hereditary disease with an autosomal recessive transmission. JHF is characterized by papulonodular skin lesions, osteolytic bone lesions, flexural joint contractures, and gingival hyperplasia and usually ...
Esra Baltacioglu, Esra Guzeldemir, Erkan Sukuroglu, Kadriye Yildiz, Pinar Yuva, Güven Aydin, Naci Karacal   +6 more
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Contemporary Classification and Diagnostic Pathways for Common Gingival and Alveolar Ridge Lesions

International Journal of Dentistry, Volume 2026, Issue 1, 2026.
Oral lesions can be observed in different locations in the oral cavity, including periodontal supporting structures, gingiva, and alveolar ridge. Ranging from benign to potentially malignant lesions, these lesions can be described from various perspectives, including duration, size, origin, number, and clinical characteristics. Early diagnosis of these
Hamed Mortazavi, Aida Kheiri, Shaghayegh Khoshgou, Ehsan Chegeni, Hamidreza Eghbalikhosro, Amirsalar Mofid, Zahra Karami, Hannah Wesley   +7 more
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Early Recognition of Infantile Systemic Hyalinosis in a Palestinian Infant: A Case Report

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 13, Issue 10, October 2025.
ABSTRACT Infantile systemic hyalinosis should be suspected in infants with contractures, skin changes, and diarrhea in consanguineous families. Early recognition allows timely genetic testing, supportive care, and counseling, improving family outcomes despite poor prognosis.
Lilyan Jarrar, Sara Mutan, Lana Malhis, Ahmad Mashni, Afnan Ajlone, Mahdi Zaid, Sara Abuaisha   +6 more
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Gingival enlargement following levetiracetam treatment: A clinical case analysis

Epilepsia Open, Volume 10, Issue 5, Page 1695-1698, October 2025.
Abstract This report describes a 21‐year‐old female with a history of epilepsy, diagnosed at age 17, who developed gingival enlargement after being treated with levetiracetam. Her dosage was titrated to 750 mg twice daily, achieving satisfactory seizure control.
Awadh M. Alahmari, Ali M. Alkhathaami
wiley   +1 more source

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis and sensorineural hearing loss in a 42-year-old man with Jones syndrome

, 2004
Hereditary gingival fibromatosis and sensorineural hearing loss in a 42-year-old man with Jones syndrome: Gingival fibromatosis is a rare disease, which can be seen as an isolated condition or associated with some uncommon syndromes.
Balci, S, Tumer, C, Kasaboglu, O
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