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Peripheral giant cell granuloma: An unusual presentation in pediatric patient: A report of two cases
Deepak Khandelwal, Amit Khatri, Namita Kalra, Rishi Tyagi, Amresh Banga, Gaurav Panwar
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, University College of Medical Sciences and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi, India
Correspondence Address:
Deepak Khandelwal
Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, University College of Medical Sciences (Delhi University) and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital, New Delhi - 110 095
India
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DOI: 10.4103/0976-433X.195677
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The peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a relatively common tumor-like growth of the oral cavity. It is also known as giant cell epulis. PGCG is an oral, nonneoplastic, tumor-like growth that occurs exclusively on the gingiva and the alveolar mucosa. It affects both sexes, with a slight predilection for females, especially after puberty. It is not a true neoplasm but rather benign hyperplasic lesion. It is probably caused by local irritation or trauma which resulted in gingival or mucosal hemorrhage. |
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