PERIPHERAL GIANT CELL GRANULOMA - CASE REPORT

Abstract

Background: Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) has been reported to be the most prevalent oral giant cell lesion. It has been classified as a benign inflammatory hyperplastic lesion found in the gingiva or the alveolar ridge and most probably is not a true neoplasm; rather, it is believed to have a reactive nature and induced by local irritants or trauma. However, its etiologic factor has not been elucidated yet. Case report: A case of a peripheral giant cell granuloma in a 10-year-old boy. Excisional biopsy was carried out after administering local anesthesia and the tissue was sent for histopathological analysis, which yielded a diagnosis of PGCG it was supported by clinical and radiologic examinations. The lesion was completely removed up to the periosteum level. There has been no residual or recurrent lesion, swelling or bony defects in the area involved after biopsy after a 1-year follow-up. Conclusion: Early and definite diagnosis of peripheral giant cell granuloma based on clinical, radiographic, and histopathological examination makes conservative management possible with minimal risk to the adjacent hard tissues. Surgical excision is a successful treatment of choice and minimizes recurrence.