Early tooth loss due to cyclic neutropenia: long-term follow-up of one patient.
In young patients with abnormal loosening of teeth and periodontal breakdown, dental professionals should consider a wide range of etiological factors/diseases, analyze differential diagnoses, and make appropriate referrals. The long-term oral and dental follow-up of a female patient diagnosed in early infancy with cyclic neutropenia is reviewed, and recommendations for care are discussed.
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Department of Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry, University of Michigan, 1011 N. University Ave., #K-1014, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA. marcio@umich.edu
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D000328:Adult; D016301:Alveolar Bone Loss / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005889:Gingival Recession / Q000209:etiology; D005891:Gingivitis / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009503:Neutropenia / Q000151:congenital*; D010514:Periodontal Pocket / Q000209:etiology; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D016388:Tooth Loss / Q000209:etiology*; D014086:Tooth Mobility / Q000209:etiology