Drug induced neutropenia manifesting as oral ulcerations

As dental practitioners, we often come across oral ulcerations of varied etiology. Among all the causes of oral ulcers, those due to neutropenia are significant. Neutropenia can occur in many systemic conditions and also in patients on long-term therapy of certain drugs like phenytoin. The diagnosis...

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Main Authors: Rachna Kaul, Chaya M David, G Savitha, J Rema, B K Ramnarayan, C J Sanjay, P S Shilpa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2009-01-01
Series:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology
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Online Access:http://www.jiaomr.in/article.asp?issn=0972-1363;year=2009;volume=21;issue=2;spage=72;epage=75;aulast=Kaul