Giant cell granuloma in the jaw in a 6-year-old child. A case report

Abstract

Giant cell granuloma represents a non-odontogenic tumor. It is located inside the endosteum of the jaws (central) or in the periosteum (peripheral). Although it is a benign disease process, it can also be locally destructive. This condition is a slow-growing, asymptomatic lesion that usually affects children and young adults, predominantly females in its peripheral presentation and males in its central presentation. The mandible, the region of the incisors, canines and premolars are more affected. The etiology of the giant cell granuloma still remains to be defined. It has been reported that the origin of this lesion could be triggered by trauma or inflammation and hormonal factors. A 6-year-old patient presents a slow-growing lesion in the tooth extraction’s region, two months ago. The treatment is surgical. It is important to have an early diagnosis because of the high local destructive behavior and timely referral because the treatment is surgical.