Abstract
Cytomegalovirus is responsible for a significant percentage of asymptomatic viral infections worldwide. Although virtually any cell or organ may be infected, involvement of the oral cavity is uncommon. Only nine well-documented examples of intraoral cytomegalovirus infections were found in a review of the English-language literature. We report six additional examples, five of which possessed unique clinical and histopathologic characteristics. The light and electron-microscopic features of cytomegalovirus are discussed, as well as diagnostic adjuncts such as immunohistochemistry and deoxyribonucleic acid in situ hybridization.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 76-85 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology |
Volume | 75 |
Issue number | 1 |
State | Published - Jan 1993 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- General Dentistry