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Hematology and Oncology Chapter

Oral Mucosal Disorders

Gingival Disorders

Periodontal Bleeding

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Periodontal Bleeding

Aka: Periodontal Bleeding

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Causes
1. Diabetes Mellitus
  1. See Oral Manifestations of Diabetes Mellitus
2. Thrombocytopenia
  1. Petechiae, Purpura or hemorrhagic bullae (esp. Thrombocytopenia)
3. Leukemia
  1. Gingival Hyperplasia with Oral Ulcers and Petechiae

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