Central giant-cell granuloma

Central giant-cell granuloma
Micrograph of a central giant cell granuloma showing the characteristic giant cells with surrounding cells that have nuclei that are dissimilar to those in the giant cells. H&E stain.
SpecialtyENT surgery

Central giant-cell granuloma (CGCG) is a localised benign condition of the jaws. It is twice as common in females and is more likely to occur before age 30. Central giant-cell granulomas are more common in the anterior mandible, often crossing the midline and causing painless swellings.[1]

  1. ^ Stavropoulos, F; Katz, J (2002-07-01). "Central giant cell granulomas: a systematic review of the radiographic characteristics with the addition of 20 new cases". Dentomaxillofacial Radiology. 31 (4): 213–217. doi:10.1038/sj.dmfr.4600700. ISSN 0250-832X. PMID 12087437.