Multiple and synchronous peripheral giant cell granulomas of the gums.
The presence of multiple giant cell lesions in the maxillofacial region is suggestive of hyperparathyroidism or neurofibromatosis. A case of synchronous, multiple peripheral giant cell granulomas is reported, bilaterally affecting the mandibular gums and also the upper right maxillary gingival mucosa, without concomitant systemic disease. Only 2 cases of central giant cell granulomas, and no cases of peripheral giant cell granulomas exhibiting similar characteristics, have been reported in the literature to date.
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oviedo, Asturias Central Hospital, Spain.
Luis M
LM
Junquera
Ettore
E
Lupi
Eduardo
E
Lombardía
Manuel F
MF
Fresno
D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D007571:Jaw Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged