Abstract :
Peripheral Giant cell Granuloma (PGCG) is a relatively infrequent benign exophytic reactive lesion of oral cavity, which arises from the periodontal ligament or the mucoperiosteum secondary to local irritation or chronic trauma. Clinically, it usually manifests as a non-tender, soft to firm, sessile or pedunculated soft tissue nodule with surface colour disparity and may be of variable sizes, but when the size of the lesion exceeds a certain limit, it can cause hindrance in occlusion and function. Radiographic features being nonspecific, histopathologic analysis remains the mainstay for definitive diagnosis of this entity. Treatment includes complete surgical excision from base of the lesion due to its rapidly penetrating nature and high risk of recurrence. This article reports a case of PGCG in mandibular posterior region, that hindered denture placement and impeded the masticatory function.
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