title: Giant cell fibroma of tongue: understanding the nature of an unusual histopathological entity.
abstract: Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is a rare case with unique histopathology. It belongs to the broad category of fibrous hyperplastic lesions of the oral cavity. It is often mistaken with fibroma and papilloma due to its clinical resemblance. Only its peculiar histopathological features help us to distinguish it from them. The origin of the giant cell is still controversial. Data available is very sparse to predict the exact behavior. Hence, we report a case of GCF of tongue in a 19-year-old male. Special emphasis is given to understand the basic process of development of the lesion, nature of giant cells, and also the need for formation of these peculiar cells. Briefly, the differential diagnosis for GCF is tabulated.
authors: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, India.
authors: Wanjari Ghate
authors: WG
authors: Sonalika
authors: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Center, Durg, Chattisgarh 490020, India.
authors: Anshuta
authors: A
authors: Sahu
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, India.
authors: Suryakant C
authors: SC
authors: Deogade
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, India.
authors: Pushkar
authors: P
authors: Gupta
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chattisgarh 490024, India.
authors: Dinesh
authors: D
authors: Naitam
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001, India.
authors: Harsh
authors: H
authors: Chansoria
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, Shri Aurbindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453555, India.
authors: Jatin
authors: J
authors: Agarwal
authors: Department of Prosthodontics, M.N.D.A.V Dental College and Hospital, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173223, India.
authors: Shiva
authors: S
authors: Katoch