From antithyroid therapy to oral necrosis: oral manifestations of methimazole-induced agranulocytosis: a case report
Dental professionals should maintain a high index of suspicion when evaluating unexplained gingival necrosis in patients receiving antithyroid therapy. Early recognition and multidisciplinary management are essential to prevent serious complications. This case highlights the importance of close monitoring of patients receiving methimazole and draws attention to the potential albeit rare risk of developing oral necrosis.
Authors
- Ghada Bouslama (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0292-5862)
- Maha Salah (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7050-2407)
- Dhekra Jlassi
- Nabiha Douki
- Raouaa Belkacem
- Haitham Medhioub
Institutions
- University of Monastir (TN)
- Hôpital Farhat Hached (TN)
- Military Hospital of Tunis (TN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Medical Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13256-026-05880-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Osteomyelitis and Bone Disorders Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 46.80