Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis
Definition
A bacterial infectious process affecting the gums. It is characterized by the development of necrotic, ulcerated, and painful lesions with creation of pseudomembranes extending along the gingival margins.
Also known as acute necrotising ulcerative gingivitis [ambiguous], acute necrotising ulcerative gingivostomatitis [ambiguous], ANUG, Vincent angina, Vincent's angina — per MONDO
Also identified as
- DOID 13924 per MONDO
- ICD9 101 per MONDO
- MESH D005892 per MONDO
- NCIT C34637 per MONDO
- SCTID 186963008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0017575 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Gingiva | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Gingiva | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |