Peripheral giant-cell granuloma
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Peripheral giant-cell granuloma (PGCG) is an
gingiva, the condition is associated with two other diseases, pyogenic granuloma and peripheral ossifying fibroma. These three diseases are associated because they appear frequently on gingiva. Due to its similar microscopic appearance, peripheral giant-cell granuloma is considered to be the soft tissue equivalent of central giant-cell granuloma
.
The appearance of peripheral giant-cell granuloma is also similar to pyogenic granuloma. The color ranges from red to bluish-purple, but is usually more blue in comparison to pyogenic granuloma. It can be sessile or pedunculated with the size usually being less than 2 cm.
The lesion has a 60% gender predilection to
alveolar bone
can be destroyed, leaving a unique appearance referred to as "cupping resorption" or "saucerization".
Diagnosis
Peripheral giant-cell granuloma appears
ulcerations
are present.
Treatment
Treatment usually involves
teeth, they are cleaned thoroughly by scaling and root planing (SRP
) to remove any possible source of irritation. Recurrence is around 10%.
See also
References
- Kahn, Michael A. Basic Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology. Volume 1. 2001.