Amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia: A rare entity

被引:11
作者
Bhatia, Vineet [1 ]
Mittal, Ajay [1 ]
Parida, Ashok K. [1 ]
Talwar, Rajesh [1 ]
Kaul, Upendra [1 ]
机构
[1] Fortis Hosp, Dept Cardiol, Noida, UP, India
关键词
amlodipine; gingival hyperplasia;
D O I
10.1016/j.ijcard.2006.11.066
中图分类号
R5 [内科学];
学科分类号
1002 ; 100201 ;
摘要
Drug induced gingival hyperplasia is an uncommon entity. Anticonvulsants, immunosupressants and calcium channel blockers are often implicated. We report a case of a 52-year old male who developed amlodipine induced gingival hyperplasia. The etiology and treatment modalities are discussed. (C) 2007 Published by Elsevier Ireland Ltd.
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页码:E23 / E24
页数:2
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