Multiple and synchronous peripheral giant cell granulomas of the gums

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2002 Aug;111(8):751-3. doi: 10.1177/000348940211100817.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Gingival Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Gingival Diseases / epidemiology
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / diagnosis*
  • Granuloma, Giant Cell / epidemiology
  • Humans
  • Jaw Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Jaw Diseases / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged