Gingival hyperplasia complicating acute myelomonocytic leukemia.
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چکیده
Many systemic illnesses manifest clinical signs in the oral cavity. A remarkable case of gingival hyperplasia heralding the presence of acute myelomonocytic leukemia (AML FAB-M4) is described. The oral manifestations of acute leukemia are reviewed.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Journal
دوره 66 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2000