title: Sodium valproate induced gingival enlargement in 22 months old child.
abstract: Gingival enlargement is a common clinical feature seen in patients suffering from gingival and periodontal diseases and is a common side-effect of drugs such as anti-convulsants, calcium channel blockers and immunosuppresants. This is a case report of 22 months old child suffering from gingival enlargement following intake of sodium valproate. Among the anti-convulsants phenytoin is commonly associated with gingival enlargement; however, there are not many cases reported on sodium valproate induced gingival enlargement.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Chandulal Digambarrao
authors.initials: CD
authors.lastname: Dhalkari
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Pallav Virendra
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Ganatra
keywords: Anti-convulsants; gingival enlargement; sodium valproate