DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PERIPHERAL GRANULOMA OF GIANT CELLS IN THE JAW - CASE REPORT

Authors

  • Antônio José Araújo Pereira Júnior FUNDAÇÃO HOSPITALAR DO ESTADO DE MINAS GERAIS
  • Gabriel Araújo Amaral dos Anjos Universidade Estácio de Sá/Campus Juiz de Fora - MG
  • Isabela das Graças de Almeida Rodrigues Universidade Estácio de Sá/Campus Juiz de Fora – MG
  • Guilherme Teixeira Luna Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF)
  • Isabela Possas da Fonseca Pereira Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (UFJF)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22409/ijosd.v3i59.51759

Abstract

Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a benign hyperplastic lesion caused by local
trauma or chronic trauma. It originates from the periodontal ligament or
mucoperiosteum. The objective of this work is to present a case of PGCG in the
mandible successfully treated through surgical excision, curettage and peripheral
ostectomy.


Key words: Peripheral giant cell granuloma; bone diseases; granuloma

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Published

2022-01-21

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 59 (2022)

Section

Artigos