Valproate-associated stomatitis

Melody Ryan; Robert J. Baumann; Craig S. Miller; Chris Baker

doi:10.1177/088307380201700315

Valproate-associated stomatitis

Melody Ryan, Robert J. Baumann, Craig S. Miller, Chris Baker

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The purpose of this article is to report a case of severe stomatitis in a patient with pediatric epilepsy taking divalproex sodium. The case was reviewed with detailed oral examinations. This 5-year-old child developed severe stomatitis 18 months after institution of divalproex sodium. Cessation of the medication was associated with resolution of the stomatitis. A review of the pertinent literature is also provided. Stomatitis is a rare but potentially serious adverse effect of divalproex sodium administration.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	225-227
Number of pages	3
Journal	Journal of Child Neurology
Volume	17
Issue number	3
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/088307380201700315
State	Published - 2002

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Clinical Neurology

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Valproate-associated stomatitis

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