Peripheral giant cell granuloma in the maxilla: A case Report

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Sancar B., Çetiner Y., Üstündağ İ.

AÇBİD-AsianAOMS 16th İnternational Congress,, Antalya, Türkiye, 10 - 14 Mayıs 2023, ss.167

  • Yayın Türü: Bildiri / Özet Bildiri
  • Basıldığı Şehir: Antalya
  • Basıldığı Ülke: Türkiye
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.167
  • İnönü Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a lesion that occurs on the gingiva and alveolar crest due to local irritant factors. It can cause mobility in the teeth it is associated with. Its clinical appearance is similar to liver tissue. The treatment of PGCG is local excision and elimination of local etiological factors.

Case: A 66-year-old female patient was admitted to our clinic with the complaint of swelling in the maxillary anterior region. In the intraoral examination, a blue-purple soft tissue mass was detected in the anterior region of the maxilla. The mass was thought to be PGCG. The biopsy was performed under local anesthesia. Then the lesion was excised completely. The wound site was closed primarily. A diagnosis of PGCG was made in the histopathological evaluation. No complications were encountered. Necessary medications were prescribed to the patient. The follow-up of the patient continues.

Conclusion: These lesions, which can be seen in the mouth, can reach significant sizes when neglected. Relapse can be prevented by eliminating the causative factor. It should be considered that patients should be kept under control with long-term follow-ups.

Keywords: Giant Cell Epulis, Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma, Reactive Hyperplasia