Primary Manifestation of Sarcoidosis Involving the Gingivae
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چکیده
Sarcoidois of the gingiva is rarely the primary manifestation of the disease. The following case presentation highlights clinical signs and symptoms that are not uncommon or unusual except for the anatomical location of the initial expression. Appropriate treatment must be based on a definitive diagnosis which, in turn, requires a biopsy for histologic analysis.
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