Gingival overgrowth induced by diltiazem. A case report.
Gingival overgrowth induced by diphenylhydantoin (Dilantin) has been well documented in the literature. Recently, there have been other medications with side effects causing Dilantin-like gingival overgrowth. This article presents a case in which diltiazem (Cardizem), a calcium-channel blocker, induced gingival overgrowth. A discussion of the clinical and histologic features and possible pathogenesis of the disorder is presented.
Bowman
J M
JM
Department of Oral Pathology, Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, University of Maryland.
Levy
B A
BA
Grubb
R V
RV
D000368:Aged; D004110:Diltiazem / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005885:Gingival Hyperplasia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence
D004110:Diltiazem