Giant cell fibroma of the gingiva: A case report and review of literature

Giant cell fibroma of the gingiva: A case report and review of literature

Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is considered a distinct variant among the fibrotic soft tissue lesions. It usually occurs in young people without any gender predilection. Mandibular gingiva is affected more commonly. This report describes a fibrotic lesion occurring in a 33-year-old man on the maxillary b...

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Main Authors: Sheena Elizabeth Sam, Aparnna Suresh, Ravi Jagannatha Rao, Shyam Padmanabhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2017-01-01
Series:International Journal of Advanced Medical and Health Research
Subjects:
Fibroepithelial polyps
giant cell fibroma
gingival diseases
irritation fibroma
Online Access:http://www.ijamhrjournal.org/article.asp?issn=2349-4220;year=2017;volume=4;issue=1;spage=33;epage=35;aulast=Sam
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Summary:Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is considered a distinct variant among the fibrotic soft tissue lesions. It usually occurs in young people without any gender predilection. Mandibular gingiva is affected more commonly. This report describes a fibrotic lesion occurring in a 33-year-old man on the maxillary buccal gingiva. GCF was one among the various differentials considered, and the final diagnosis was confirmed on histopathological examination.
ISSN:2349-4220
2350-0298

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