Giant cell granuloma of the maxilla: case report.
Giant cell granuloma is an uncommon bony lesion in the head and neck region, most commonly affecting the maxilla and mandible. Although it is a benign disease process, it can also be locally destructive. Surgery is the traditional and still the most accepted treatment for giant cell granuloma. The case described here involved the maxilla which was treated with surgical excision, followed by local injection of steroids.
Department of Medical and Surgical Specialities, Otorhinolaryngology and Cervico-Facial Surgery Unit, University of Perugia, Italy. andreaciorba@libero.it
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D000328:Adult; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D005260:Female; D006101:Granuloma, Giant Cell / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology / Q000628:therapy; D013517:Otorhinolaryngologic Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents