Peripheral giant cell granuloma manifestation in pregnancy

The peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a benign oral lesion occurring on the gingiva and alveolar ridge. It is the most common oral lesion and occurs at an average age of 30 years. The upsurge in the levels of estrogen and progesterone in pregnancy leads to a plethora of changes in various pa...

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Published in:Indian journal of dental research 2018-09, Vol.29 (5), p.678-682
Main Authors: Patil, Chitra, Gaikwad, Rajesh, Banodkar, Akshaya, Attar, Nilofar, Sethna, Gulnar
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Alveoli
Estrogens
Etiology
Gestation
Gingiva
Granuloma
Granulomas
Hormones
Influence
Mononuclear stromal cells
multinucleated giant cells
myeloid tumor
Oral cavity
Oral hygiene
Patients
peripheral giant cell granuloma
Pregnancy
Progesterone
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Summary:The peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) is a benign oral lesion occurring on the gingiva and alveolar ridge. It is the most common oral lesion and occurs at an average age of 30 years. The upsurge in the levels of estrogen and progesterone in pregnancy leads to a plethora of changes in various parts of human body, including the oral cavity. In the oral cavity, changes are commonly seen on the gingiva. These include pyogenic granuloma, PGCG and also peripheral ossifying fibroma, etc., The etiology of PGCG in our case might be related to hormonal alterations during the gestation period.
ISSN:0970-9290
1998-3603
DOI:10.4103/ijdr.IJDR_110_17