Barrett AP. Clinical characteristics and mechanisms involved in chemotherapy-induced oral ulceration.
ORAL SURGERY, ORAL MEDICINE, AND ORAL PATHOLOGY 1987;
63:424-8. [PMID:
3472141 DOI:
10.1016/0030-4220(87)90253-2]
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Abstract
The clinical characteristics of chemotherapy-induced oral mucosal ulceration in a group of patients with acute leukemia were examined in detail in a long-term prospective clinical study. Differences in regional susceptibility within the mouth to the effects of chemotherapy were apparent. A reconstruction of the probable mechanisms involved is presented.
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