Gingival fibromatosis with hypertrichosis. A case report

Area of Science:

• Oral Medicine
• Genetics

Background:

• Gingival fibromatosis is a benign oral condition characterized by excessive growth of the gingival tissues.
• Hypertrichosis, or excessive hair growth, can be associated with certain genetic syndromes and rare conditions.

Observation:

• A case study involving a 3-year-old girl with both gingival fibromatosis and hypertrichosis was documented.
• The patient underwent surgical intervention to address the gingival overgrowth.

Findings:

• Partial recurrence of gingival fibromatosis was noted six months post-surgery.
• The condition presented as a rare co-occurrence of oral overgrowth and generalized hypertrichosis.

Implications:

• The psychological benefits derived from improved aesthetics may be more significant than the risk of recurrence in managing this rare condition.
• This case underscores the importance of considering both oral and dermatological manifestations in rare genetic or syndromic presentations.