Linezolid-induced dental hyperpigmentation in an adult male being treated for an ulcer caused by atypical mycobacteria.
case_report · Level V
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- Also identified by DOI 10.4103/jfmpc.jfmpc_284_18 and PMC identifier 6293934.
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Abstract
Mycobacteria are intrinsically resistant to most antibiotics as a result of multiple mechanisms. Linezolid, a member of the oxazolidinones, is a newer class of synthetic antimicrobials which is frequently used to treat mycobacteria. Here, we report a case of a patient with an ulcer on the right arm, caused by atypical mycobacteria, who presented with discoloration of both the upper and lower teeth after being treated with linezolid for a period of 2 months. On detailed evaluation, the patient was found to have linezolid-induced dental hyperpigmentation. This is the first case reported ever in an adult having linezolid-induced dental hyperpigmentation.