Open AccessMethimazole-Induced neutropenic gingival ulcerations and necrosis in a middle-aged female: A case report with clinical management
Author(s) -
R. K. Arora,
Anamika Sharma,
Deepakshi Dimri,
Himani Sharma
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
journal of mid-life health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.423
H-Index - 11
eISSN - 0976-7819
pISSN - 0976-7800
DOI - 10.4103/jmh.jmh_18_18
Subject(s) - medicine , neutropenia , methimazole , necrosis , tissue necrosis , surgery , dentistry , chemotherapy , thyroid
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.