Methimazole-Induced neutropenic gingival ulcerations and necrosis in a middle-aged female: A case report with clinical management

One of the major manifestations of methimazole-induced neutropenia or agranulocytosis is diffuse gingival ulceration and necrosis. The aim of this case report is to be familiar with drug-induced neutropenia and its associated oral manifestations and the healing of the gingiva after proper treatment.

Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Ritika Arora, Anamika Sharma, Deepakshi Dimri, Himani Sharma
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2018-01-01
Series:Journal of Mid-Life Health
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Online Access:http://www.jmidlifehealth.org/article.asp?issn=0976-7800;year=2018;volume=9;issue=2;spage=106;epage=109;aulast=Arora