Generalized hereditary gingival fibromatosis in a child: clinical, histopathological and therapeutic aspects

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare genetic condition characterized by slow and progressive gingival enlargement. The gingival overgrowth often delays teeth eruption and may cause serious functional and aesthetic problems. We reported a case of a 10-year-old female child presenting a ge...

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Päätekijät: John Lennon Silva Cunha (Tekijä), Maria Alice Carvalho da Cruz Ramos (Tekijä), Débora Menezes Regis (Tekijä), Celeste Sanchéz-Romero (Tekijä), Maria Eliane de Andrade (Tekijä), Bruno Torres Bezerra (Tekijä), Ricardo Luiz Cavalcanti de Albuquerque-Júnior (Tekijä)
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Julkaistu: University of São Paulo, 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z.
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Yhteenveto:Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare genetic condition characterized by slow and progressive gingival enlargement. The gingival overgrowth often delays teeth eruption and may cause serious functional and aesthetic problems. We reported a case of a 10-year-old female child presenting a generalized gingival enlargement covering almost all the maxillary and mandibular teeth and resulted in problems for swallowing, speaking, and poor aesthetics. An incisional biopsy was performed and revealed a hypocellular and hypovascular dense collagenous tissue covered by squamous epithelium exhibiting acanthosis and elongated rete ridges. The diagnosis was HGF. The treatment instituted was an association of gingivectomy with a rigorous program of oral hygiene and follow-up. Herein, we describe a rare non-syndromic case of generalized HGF, including clinical and microscopical features, as well as highlighting the importance of correct diagnosis of this genetic condition.
Huomautukset:10.4322/acr.2020.140
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