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Does Thickening Roof Of Mouth While Having Seizures And Dystonia Mean Tumor?

Hi, My son is 18 and severely disabled (intractable seizures, dystonia and severely mentally retarded) and feeds via a g tube. He was hospitalized in November with the swine flu and a viral pneumonia and was on a vent for quite a while. Over the last few months or so, his gum overgrowth has gotten a lot worse. Specifically, the roof of his mouth seems like it has overgrown so much it is down to the bottom of his top teeth. I have asked the ped neuro (we've seen him for 18 years) if any of his seizure meds can cause overgrowth and he says no. He is not on Dilantin or any of the ones that typically cause the overgrowth. Still, I am very concerned about the thickening of the roof of his mouth. I am making an appointment to see a specialty dentist but I am curious to know if he could have a tumor or anything? He has never had a cavity in 18 years and I take good care of his teeth.

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Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query.
The over growth in the roof of the mouth can be because of the gingival enlargement secondary to the use of antiepileptic drugs. The other possible cause can be because of the chronic irritation secondary to the deposits over the teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated.
If it is a gingival enlargement then it has to be treated surgically and the drug has to be substituted by some other drug.
I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
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Does Thickening Roof Of Mouth While Having Seizures And Dystonia Mean Tumor?

Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The over growth in the roof of the mouth can be because of the gingival enlargement secondary to the use of antiepileptic drugs. The other possible cause can be because of the chronic irritation secondary to the deposits over the teeth. Nothing to be panic, consult a oral physician and get it evaluated. If it is a gingival enlargement then it has to be treated surgically and the drug has to be substituted by some other drug. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.