Papules, Scales, Plaques and Eruptions

Picture of Gingival Hyperplasia from Phenytoin

Picture of Gingival Hyperplasia from Phenytoin

Gingival hyperplasia from phenytoin. Gingival hyperplasia can result in some patients who are taking the anti-seizure medication phenytoin. About 50% of those taking phenytoin will have swelling or overgrowth of their gum tissue.

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Text Source: National Library of Medicine
The Open Dentistry Journal