Multiple Subungual Pyogenic Granulomas Following Levothyroxine Treatment

Keles M. K., Yosma E., Aydogdu I. O., Şimşek T., Park T. H.

JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY, vol.26, no.6, 2015 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Doi Number: 10.1097/scs.0000000000001922
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF CRANIOFACIAL SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Keywords: Levothyroxine, pyogenic granuloma, THERAPY, PARONYCHIA
  • Ondokuz Mayıs University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Pyogenic granulomas are benign vascular lesions that can result from a large number of etiological factors. Drugs are one etiological factor involved in pyogenic granuloma development. In this study we present our experience of multiple pyogenic granulomas following levothyroxine administration suggesting that levothyroxine hormone replacement therapy might play an important role in the formation of pyogenic granuloma. We also reviewed the literatures regarding drug-induced pyogenic granulomas.