A case report on an ulcerative peripheral giant cell granuloma
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Date
2019
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DentaMed Publishing
Abstract
Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma (PGCG) is a localized non-neoplastic lesion, characterized by
reactive hyperplasia associated with plaque and calculus build up and any other local
irritation and can also associated with oral trauma.
PGCG has a purplish to reddish appearance, presenting as a soft to firm exophytic growth with
a pedicle or sessile base, and has a smooth surface which can be ulcerated. Histological
analysis of PCGC demonstrated a polypoidal biopsy comprising squamous mucosa with
ulceration. Within the stroma, there was an unencapsulated proliferation comprising
numerous osteoclast-type giant cells embedded within a fibrous stroma with extravasation
of red blood cells. This case report s on a PGCG diagnosed in the maxilla of an adult, female
patient managed by surgical excision which had no recurrence.
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Keywords
Granuloma, Ulcerative, Irritation, Oral trauma, Female patient
Citation
Turton, M. S., & Nkanini, S. L. (2019). A case report on an ulcerative peripheral giant cell granuloma. International Journal of Dental and Health Sciences Case Report Volume ,6(2), : 164-170.