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Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery 1/2013

01-07-2013 | Clinical Report

Central Giant Cell Granuloma of Maxilla: A Case Report

Authors: C. Padmavathi Devi, T. Swaroopkanth, G. Sudhakar, D. Kiranmai, R. Sasank, D. Sridharreddy

Published in: Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery | Special Issue 1/2013

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Abstract

Central giant cell granuloma formerly called as giant cell reparative granuloma is a non neoplastic proliferative lesion of unknown etiology. It occurs most commonly in mandible, but can also occur in maxilla. The case described here involved maxilla which was treated with surgical excision.
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Metadata
Title
Central Giant Cell Granuloma of Maxilla: A Case Report
Authors
C. Padmavathi Devi
T. Swaroopkanth
G. Sudhakar
D. Kiranmai
R. Sasank
D. Sridharreddy
Publication date
01-07-2013
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 2231-3796
Electronic ISSN: 0973-7707
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-012-0538-1

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