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An Immunohistopathologic Study to Profile the Folate Receptor Beta Macrophage and Vascular Immune Microenvironment in Giant Cell Arteritis

Published on: February 8, 2019

Central giant cell granuloma: a case report.

Ravi Prakash Sasankoti Mohan¹, Sankalp Verma, Neha Agarwal

¹Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Kothiwal Dental College & Research Center, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. sasan_ravi@rediffmail.com

BMJ Case Reports

|July 24, 2013

Summary

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a rare, benign jaw lesion. This case highlights a pediatric patient with CGCG in the mandible, emphasizing its asymptomatic presentation.

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Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Pediatric Dentistry
Pathology

Background:

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is an uncommon benign bone lesion.
Historically considered a reactive lesion, its exact etiology is debated.
CGCG exhibits variable degrees of aggressiveness.

Observation:

CGCG often presents asymptomatically, detected incidentally on radiographs.
Lesions can manifest as painless, visible expansion of the affected jaw.
This report details a case in a 4-year-old boy with mandibular CGCG.

Findings:

The case involves a pediatric patient with a central giant cell granuloma.
The lesion was located in the right mandibular region.
The presentation was consistent with typical CGCG characteristics.

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Implications:

Early detection of CGCG is crucial for effective management.
Understanding CGCG in pediatric populations is important for long-term outcomes.
This case contributes to the literature on rare pediatric jaw lesions.