Phenytoin-Induced Gingival Overgrowth with Predominant Involvement of Hard Palate and Floor of Oral Cavity: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Drug-induced gingival overgrowth (DIGO) secondary to chronic phenytoin intake for seizure control is a well-recognized phenomenon. Phenytoin-induced gingival overgrowth (PIGO) usually resolves gradually following cessation of phenytoin intake. It is usually seen throughout the dentate regions of the...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Medical and Scientific Publishers Pvt. Ltd.
2020-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Neurosciences in Rural Practice |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0040-1709249 |