Demodex infestation of oral mucosal sebaceous glands

Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol. 1986 Jan;61(1):80-2. doi: 10.1016/0030-4220(86)90207-0.

Abstract

An unusual case of oral infestation with the hair mite Demodex is presented. The parasites were observed in enlarged ectopic sebaceous glands following biopsy. From a review of the literature, it would appear that oral involvement has not been reported previously.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Cheek
  • Humans
  • Hyperplasia
  • Male
  • Mite Infestations / pathology*
  • Mouth Diseases / pathology
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology*
  • Sebaceous Glands / pathology*
  • Skin Diseases / pathology