Periodontal Diseases as an Initial Oral Image of Abdominal Tuberculosis

Abstract

Tuberculosis is a chronic specific granulomatous disease and the main cause of death in developing countries. We report a case of tuberculosis, which first manifested itself in the form of loss of periodontal support of teeth, which led to tooth loss and gum enlargement in a 20-year-old patient without any lung damage. The diagnosis was made on the basis of histopathological examination and a positive test for adenosine deaminase activity on Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The clinical picture of tuberculosis can take various forms. However, with a decrease in the number of tuberculous lesions of the oral cavity have become so rare that they are often overlooked in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions. In addition, this clinical case emphasizes the need for dental clinicians to be aware of the possibility of tuberculosis primarily in the oral cavity and contribute to the fight against tuberculosis by early detection and referral of patients to doctors for appropriate treatment