Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma-A Reactive Lesion: Case Report

Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma

Abstract

Gingival overgrowth commonly seen in clinics can be categorized as generalized or localized. Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is tumor like, non-neoplastic reactive intra-osseous lesion occurring in the gingiva or alveolar mucosa and is characterized by an un-encapsulated proliferation of mononuclear polygonal cells which are spindle-shaped with osteoclast-type multinucleated giant cells in a vascular background. This is a case report of 28 year old female with peripheral giant cell granuloma in mandibular anterior region. The lesion was completely excised to the periosteum level and no recurrence was seen in 1 month follow up.