Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica- A rare mucosal condition of oral cavity

Abstract

Introduction 

Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica is a benign, rare condition of oral cavity, characterized by a sudden onset blood filled blisters in mucosa of oral cavity which rupture and heals spontaneously without scarring, considered to present in 0.05% of cases of oral ulcer. It resolve spontaneously but in 30% cases it has tendency to reoccur.

case report

A 48 year female presented with sudden onset, self resolving oral ulcer clinically diagnosed as Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica following Ordioni et al. criteria for diagnosis.

Conclusion

Angina Bullosa Haemorrhagica is a rare, benign disease of oral cavity that rupture and heals spontaneously without scarring, often triggered by trauma or associated with systemic factors such as hypertension, diabetes or prolonged use of corticosteroid. Diagnosis is mainly clinical. Differentiation from vesicobullous, hematological disorder is essential to avoid misdiagnosis and unnecessary interventions.