Central Giant Cell Granuloma In The Anterior Portion Of Maxilla -A Case Report

    Abstract:

  Background and Aim : The giant cell granuloma is widely considered to be a nonneoplastic lesion. Although formerly designated as "giant cell reparative granuloma," there is little evidence that the lesion represents a reparative response. Some lesions demonstrate aggressive behavior similar to that of a neoplasm. Most oral and maxillofacial pathologists have dropped the term "reparative". Today, these lesions are designated as giant cell granuloma or by the more noncommittal term, giant cell lesion.

  Materials and Methods : In this study, a case of CGCG with irregular clinical and radiological findings arising

  in the anterior left side of the maxilla was reported.

  Conclusion : In differential diagnosis of swellings arising from the anterior portion of the

  maxilla, the possibility of CGCG should be considered. Also, histopathological examinations are of great importance in the diagnosis of CGCG.

  Key words : Giant cell, Granuloma, Giant Cell Lesion, Maxilla giant cell