Lingual infarction in Wegener's Granulomatosis: a case report and review of the literature

Head Face Med. 2008 Aug 21:4:19. doi: 10.1186/1746-160X-4-19.

Abstract

Wegener's granulomatosis (WG) is a multi-system disease, characterised by the triad of necrotising granulomata affecting the upper and lower respiratory tracts, disseminated vasculitis and glomerulonephritis. Oral lesions are associated with up to 50% of cases, although are rare as a presenting feature. The most common oral lesions associated with WG are ulceration and strawberry gingivitis. We review the literature regarding oral manifestations of WG and present a case of lingual infarction, an extremely rare oral lesion associated with WG, in a severe, rapidly progressive and ultimately fatal form of the disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Female
  • Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis / complications*
  • Humans
  • Infarction*
  • Middle Aged
  • Severity of Illness Index
  • Tongue / blood supply*
  • Tongue Diseases / etiology*