Laser Resection of a Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma in a 12 Year Old Boy: A Case Report
Samia Aboujaoude,
Roula Dib Khalaf,
Carla Moukarzel
et al.
Abstract:Peripheral giant cell granuloma is the most common non-neoplastic lesion that arises from the gingiva or alveolar mucosa. Although its etiology remains unclear, it is believed to be a reactive gingival overgrowth in response to local irritation, chronic trauma, or hormonal imbalance. In this report, we discuss the case of a 12-year-old male patient who presented with complaint of chewing difficulties due to gingival growth. The diagnosis of peripheral giant cell granuloma was made based on clinical and histopa… Show more
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