Cyclosporine-induced gingival hyperplasia: case report and literature review

A case of gingival hyperplasia was related to the use of cyclosporine for the prevention of renal allograft rejection. With the increasing use of cyclosporine to protect allograft organ transplants, general dentists and dental specialists increasingly will be called on to diagnose and treat gingival...

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Published inThe Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) Vol. 111; no. 2; p. 272
Main Authors Bennett, J A, Christian, J M
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.08.1985
Subjects
Adult
Cyclosporins - adverse effects
Female
Gingival Hyperplasia - chemically induced
Graft Rejection
Humans
Immunosuppression
Kidney Transplantation
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Summary:A case of gingival hyperplasia was related to the use of cyclosporine for the prevention of renal allograft rejection. With the increasing use of cyclosporine to protect allograft organ transplants, general dentists and dental specialists increasingly will be called on to diagnose and treat gingival hyperplasia.
ISSN:0002-8177
DOI:10.14219/jada.archive.1985.0081