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.
Junquera
Luis M
LM
Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Oviedo, Asturias Central Hospital, Spain.
Lupi
Ettore
E
Lombardía
Eduardo
E
Fresno
Manuel F
MF
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