Giant Cell Fibroma

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giant cell fibroma

A form of irritation fibroma, occurring most frequently on the gums of young adults, composed of fibroblasts with large stellate or multiple nuclei.

Giant Cell Fibroma

The oral counterpart of fibrous papule of the nose, which appears as an asymptomatic sessile or pedunculated nodule measuring less than 1 cm in diameter. Often, it has a bosselated or somewhat papillary surface. Most cases occur in ages 10-30 years. No sex predilection has been reported. The most common sites are the mandibular gingiva, followed by maxillary gingiva, tongue and palate.
DiffDx Squamous papilloma, irritation fibroma, pyogenic granuloma, and peripheral giant cell granuloma
Management Conservative excisional biopsy is curative, and its findings are diagnostic. Recurrence is rare

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