Sublingual gland involvement in systemic Wegener's granulomatosis: a case report

Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2002 Feb;31(1):104-6. doi: 10.1054/ijom.2001.0144.

Abstract

Wegener's granulomatosis is a systemic vasculitis characterized by necrosis, granulomatosis and inflammation. The usual targets are extra-oral, although salivary gland involvement has been recognized, usually confined to parotid and submandibular glands. A case report is presented of sublingual gland presentation, confirmed on biopsy, which proceeded to systemic involvement. Some evidence suggests that salivary gland involvement, if recognized, may lead to an early diagnosis and the potential for earlier therapeutic intervention.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic / blood
  • Biopsy
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / blood
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques
  • Kidney Tubules / pathology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Sublingual Gland / pathology*

Substances

  • Antibodies, Antineutrophil Cytoplasmic