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The Hyperplastic Gingivitis of Wegener's Granulomatosis
Author(s) -
Israelson Hilton,
Binnie William H.,
Hurt William C.
Publication year - 1981
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1981.52.2.81
Subject(s) - pathognomonic , gingivitis , medicine , cyclophosphamide , dermatology , pathology , dentistry , disease , chemotherapy
A rare case of hyperplastic gingivitis as a manifestation of Wegener's granulomatosis is presented. These lesions when present are pathognomonic and may be the patient's main complaint. The use of immunosuppressive drugs, particularly cyclophosphamide, have greatly enhanced prognosis, especially when treatment is started before renal involvement. The dentist may therefore be very influential in determining prognosis.