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01-06-2016 | Case Report

Management of central giant cell granuloma of the jaws with intralesional steroid injection and review of the literature

Authors: Doğan Dolanmaz, Alparslan Esen, Ahmet Mihmanlı, Kubilay Işık

Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery | Issue 2/2016

Abstract

Purpose

We report the results of the intralesional steroid injections for the management of central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) of the jaws.

Methods

Seven CGCGs were treated with intralesional injection of corticosteroids. To accomplish this, 3.5 mL of triamcinolone and 3.5 mL of 0.5 % marcaine with 1/200,000 epinephrine (total 7 mL) were mixed. An adequate amount of steroid was injected into different areas of the lesion. This procedure was repeated on a weekly basis for 6 weeks.

Results

Clinical and radiological examination showed complete resolution and ossification of the lesions in four patients. Partial recovery was achieved in two patients. One patient did not respond to the treatment and underwent surgical curettage.

Conclusions

We suggest that intralesional steroid injection is safe and effective for the treatment of CGCG, especially in non-aggressive lesions.

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Title: Management of central giant cell granuloma of the jaws with intralesional steroid injection and review of the literature
Authors: Doğan Dolanmaz
Alparslan Esen
Ahmet Mihmanlı
Kubilay Işık
Publication date: 01-06-2016
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Issue 2/2016
Print ISSN: 1865-1550
Electronic ISSN: 1865-1569
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10006-015-0530-5

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Management of central giant cell granuloma of the jaws with intralesional steroid injection and review of the literature

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusions

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