Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Young Male with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease
Joint Authors
John, Kevin
Mishra, Ajay Kumar
Gunasekaran, Karthik
Iyyadurai, Ramya
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-3, 3 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-02-12
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
3
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Gingival hyperplasia is a rare finding in clinical practice.
Nevertheless, when it occurs, it is a finding of great value as it can lead to definite clinical diagnosis.
The present case is a 19-year-old male who was referred for further management of stage 5 chronic kidney disease.
On evaluation, he was found to have gingival hyperplasia.
He was evaluated for reversible causes of kidney disease, and since none were found, renal replacement therapy was advised.
He had been taking amlodipine for blood pressure control.
As this was presumed to be the cause of gingival hyperplasia, it was stopped and replaced by a combination of beta-blocker and prazosin.
At six-month follow-up, he had complete resolution of gingival hyperplasia.
Amlodipine as a cause of gingival hyperplasia is a rare occurrence.
However, it is crucial to keep in mind such a possible side effect of this commonly prescribed antihypertensive drug.
American Psychological Association (APA)
John, Kevin& Mishra, Ajay Kumar& Gunasekaran, Karthik& Iyyadurai, Ramya. 2020. Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Young Male with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. Case Reports in Nephrology،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148790
Modern Language Association (MLA)
John, Kevin…[et al.]. Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Young Male with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. Case Reports in Nephrology No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
John, Kevin& Mishra, Ajay Kumar& Gunasekaran, Karthik& Iyyadurai, Ramya. Amlodipine-Induced Gingival Hyperplasia in a Young Male with Stage 5 Chronic Kidney Disease. Case Reports in Nephrology. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1148790
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1148790