Peripheral giant cell granuloma and peripheral ossifying fibroma in children: Two case reports

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ÖZALP N., Şener E., Songur T.

Medical Principles and Practice, cilt.19, sa.2, ss.159-162, 2010 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 19 Sayı: 2
  • Basım Tarihi: 2010
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1159/000273079
  • Dergi Adı: Medical Principles and Practice
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.159-162
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Gingival lesions, Peripheral giant cell granuloma, Peripheral ossifying fibroma
  • Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objectives: The aim of this study was to present the clinical and histopathological evaluation of reactive gingival lesions, such as peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) and peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF), as exemplified in two cases. Clinical Presentation andIntervention: A 12- and a 13-year-old girl were referred to the Department of Pedodontics, both complaining of a painless swelling mass. After histopathological evaluation, the lesions were diagnosed as PGCG and POF. These gingival enlargements were totally resected after adequate clinical and radiological examinations. No recurrence has occurred in the 1-year follow-up period. Conclusion: These cases show that without histopathological evaluation, these two lesions could have been misdiagnosed due to their similarity in appearance. Early detection and treatment of these lesions are important to reduce bone loss or displacement of dental germs or teeth. © 2010 S. Karger AG, Basel.