Open AccessProper oral hygiene protocols decreased inflammation of gingivitis in a patient during chemotherapy with bevacizumab: a case report
Author(s) -
Mori Kazuyo,
Horinouchi Miho,
Domitsu Ayumi,
Shimotahira Takako,
Soutome Sakiko,
Yamaguchi Taihei,
Oho Takahiko
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.1034
Subject(s) - medicine , bevacizumab , topotecan , ovarian cancer , carboplatin , chemotherapy , vascular endothelial growth factor , gemcitabine , oncology , debulking , surgery , gynecologic oncology , gastroenterology , cancer , cisplatin , vegf receptors
Key Clinical Message The case is a woman who had a diagnosis of ovarian cancer and endometrial cancer. After surgical therapy, platinum‐based adjuvant treatment was performed, followed by additional bevacizumab administration. Because considerable gingivitis appeared, a proper approach for oral hygiene was performed. As a result, the symptom was reduced considerably.