Hiperplasia gingival por ciclosporina: A propósito de un caso / Cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia: Report of one case
Rev. méd. Chile
; 135(3): 370-374, mar. 2007. ilus
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ABSTRACT
Gingival enlargement can be an adverse effect of ciclosporine A and nifedipine use. It has a high relapse rate if the drugs are not discontinued. There is a genetic predisposition to the development of this condition and dental biofilm can also play a role. We report a 64 years old male who received a renal allograft and was treated with cyclosporine and nifedipine. He required six surgical interventions for generalized gingival enlargement. After the sixth relapse, the patient was subjected to a periodontal treatment to eliminate the dental biofilm, which decreased the rate of recurrence of gingival enlargement.
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Assunto principal:
Bloqueadores dos Canais de Cálcio
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Nifedipino
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Ciclosporina
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Biofilmes
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Hiperplasia Gengival
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Imunossupressores
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Humans
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Male
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Es
Revista:
Rev. méd. Chile
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA
Ano de publicação:
2007
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Article