Strawberry Gingivitis as a Diagnostic Clue to Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis in an Older Woman: A Case Report.

Authors

Qiyu Chen, Lijuan Shi, Chuanjing Ye, Jie Zhao, Wenlei Wu, Juan Wu

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Gerodontology. Sep 29, 2026. Epub Sep 29, 2026.

Abstract

Strawberry gingivitis is a characteristic but under-recognised oral manifestation of granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA), with potential for long-term sensory damage often overlooked.
A 60-year-old woman with strawberry gingivitis, cough, and hearing loss fulfilled the 2022 ACR/EULAR classification criteria for GPA (score 13), with the diagnosis established through integrated clinical, serological, radiological, and histopathological assessment. Induction therapy resolved the oral lesions, but 18-month follow-up showed bilateral deafness and blindness.
Strawberry gingivitis is a highly characteristic, though not pathognomonic, sign of GPA. Even with good short-term control, patients risk progressive sensory damage, emphasising the need for long-term follow-up.

PMID:
42808490
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 29 Sep 2026.

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