[Gingival hyperplasia associated with the therapeutic use of nifedipine: review of clinical cases]

Arch Stomatol (Napoli). 1989 Apr-Jun;30(2):351-9.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

The AA., starting point for some clinical cases occurred to their observation, deal with gingival hyperplasia by calcium-antagonists, showing that, not with standing the unlike aetiology, the clinical and histological picture is like the anticonvulsive or immunedepressor gingivitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Female
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / chemically induced*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nifedipine / adverse effects*

Substances

  • Nifedipine