Photos of gingival hyperplasia have appeared in part 2 written exams so a grasp of the main differentials is worthwhile.
Conditions to consider include:
- poor oral hygiene leading to gingivitis
- AML
- vitamin C deficiency
- pregnancy
- drug-induced casues:
- phenytoin
- ciclosporin
- calcium channel blockers (nifedipine, verapamil)
Now for a change to a spirochaete...
