Giant Cell Fibroma of the Anterior Palate in a Pediatric Patient

Aim and background: This report aims to present a case of giant cell fibroma (GCF) of the anterior palate in a pediatric patient.

Case description: A 5-year-old patient reported to the department with a chief complaint of swelling in relation to the palatal region for 6 months. An excisional biopsy was done, and after microscopic analysis, the swelling was diagnosed as GCF. The patient was recalled for routine follow-up after 5 months, and there was no evidence of recurrence.

Conclusion: Giant cell fibroma is a localized, benign mucosal growth that resembles other fibroepithelial growths, and its difference from other lesions is based on its histopathological features.Clinical significance: Giant cell fibroma is a rare fibroepithelial lesion that represents approximately 2-5% of specimens submitted for biopsy and 0.4-1% of total biopsies.

How to cite this article: Mathew J, Jose SC, Abraham KK, et al. Giant Cell Fibroma of the Anterior Palate in a Pediatric Patient. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2024;17(9):1068-1070.