Agranulocytosis with ulcers on the tongue and upper lip: Report of a case.

Agranulocytosis is a comparatively rare condition in the outpatient clinic of oral and mxillofacial surgery. In the early stage, this lesion generally reveals no severe symptoms but if not treated adequately it may sometimes be fatal.We recently experienced one case of agranulocytosis in a 54-year old male. The patient was noted to have slight fever and ulcers on the tongue and upper lip. Examination of the blood disclosed normal red cell count and 800 white cells.Antibiotic therapy was instituted after immediate cessation of previously prescribed drugs. Consequently, the white count gradually increased to the normal range and ulcers in the oral region disappeared. He was discharged much improved on the 49th hospital day.