A rare case of isolated idiopathic gingival fibromatosis

Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is a rare condition. It is genetically heterogeneous and is usually part of a syndrome or, rarely, an isolated disorder. This study presents a rare case of 13 year old boy who was diagnosed with isolated IGF. This diagnosis has been based on clinical examinatio...

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Published in:Indian journal of dental research 2013-01, Vol.24 (1), p.139-141
Main Authors: Saini, Ashish, Singh, Meghna, Singh, Saimbi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Gingival enlargement
gingivectomy
idiopathic gingival fibromatosis
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Summary:Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is a rare condition. It is genetically heterogeneous and is usually part of a syndrome or, rarely, an isolated disorder. This study presents a rare case of 13 year old boy who was diagnosed with isolated IGF. This diagnosis has been based on clinical examination and after ruling out family, drug, and medical histories. External bevel gingivectomy has been done to remove excess gingival tissues. Excised tissue has been examined histologically. The patient has been followed up for a period of two and half years. No recurrence has been observed.
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603
DOI:10.4103/0970-9290.114925