The sleeping giant: Case report on central giant cell granuloma of maxilla
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 2
Abstract
Central Giant Cell Granuloma CGCG first described by Jaffe in 1953 is a non neoplastic reactive lesion of unknown etiology which commonly occurs in the Mandible but can occur in Maxilla also The radiographic appearance of this lesion is not consistent and may at times lead to incorrect diagnosis We present a case of Central Giant Cell Granuloma of the Anterior Maxilla and highlight the importance of radiographic investigations in the diagnosis of such lesionsKeywordsGiant Cells Maxilla Granuloma
Authors and Affiliations
Juhi Hussain, Mohammad Iqbal, Yasir Imam, Nidhi Gupta
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- DOI 10.18231/2395-6194.2018.0030
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