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Chin J Dent Res 12 (2009), No. 1 26. June 2009
Chin J Dent Res 12 (2009), No. 1 (26.06.2009)
Page 63-65
Intra-lesional Steroid Treatment of Recurrent Central Giant Cell Granuloma of the Mandible
Al-Bodbaij, Mohammed
Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a benign lesion that affects children and young adults. Surgery is the traditional treatment of CGCG. However, calcitonin and intra-lesional steroid were used in this case with good results. In this case report, an 18-year-old Saudi girl presented with a recurrent CGCG and was treated with 6, weekly intralesional injections of steroid that gave very good results.
Keywords: giant cell granuloma, steroids, surgical excision
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