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Title: Early surgical management of invasive gingival aspergillosis in a neutropenic patient with leukemia: a case report. Author: Myoken Y, Sugata T, Kyo T, Fujihara M, Mikami Y. Journal: Int J Oral Maxillofac Surg; 1997 Feb; 26(1):51-3. PubMed ID: 9081255. Abstract: Primary invasive aspergillosis of the oral cavity is a rare but serious complication in immunocompromised patients. We report a case of gingival Aspergillus infection in a neutropenic patient with acute myelogenous leukemia, who was successfully treated by an early surgical approach in combination with antifungal medication and granulocyte colon stimulating factors.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]