title: Nifedipine-induced gingival hyperplasia.
abstract: This case study reports on the management of a woman suffering from thrombocytopenic purpura who was referred to the periodontal clinic with gingival swelling and bleeding. This condition was related to nifedipine therapy for hypertension.
authors.affiliation: Department of Restorative Dentistry (Periodontics), School of Dentistry, The Queen's University of Belfast.
authors.forename: J A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: James
authors.forename: G J
authors.initials: GJ
authors.lastname: Linden
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced*; D006801:Humans; D009543:Nifedipine / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D009543:Nifedipine