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Puberty-Associated Gingival Enlargement Exacerbated by Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Case Report.

Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · Dhalla N, Gopal L, Asthana G, Rekhan V, Goyal P, Pandey R · 2026-07-29

A 17-year-old with polycystic ovary syndrome presented with severe gingival enlargement and bleeding; hormonal imbalances from PCOS were suspected to exacerbate plaque-induced gingival changes, successfully managed through combined periodontal and gynaecological treatment.

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