title: Gingivo-periodontal manifestations in chronic benign neutropenia.
abstract: A case of chronic benign neutropenia in a 7-year-old Caucasian male is reported. The predominant clinical symptoms were persistent gingivitis and periodontitis. The clinical, hematological, oral radiographical, histological, and therapeutical features of this uncommon disease are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000380:Agranulocytosis / Q000473:pathology*; D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D001862:Bone Resorption / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D002648:Child; D002908:Chronic Disease; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000473:pathology*; D010518:Periodontitis / Q000473:pathology*; D011859:Radiography