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FELIN, Gabriela Caovila et al. Treatment with corticosteroids for central giant cell granuloma of the mandible in a child: report of case. RFO UPF [online]. 2014, vol.19, n.3, pp. 354-358. ISSN 1413-4012.

The Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is an uncommon idiopathic benign intraosseous lesion, most frequently found in young women, and most cases occur in the mandible. Its diagnosis includes other maxillary osteolytic neoplasms. Objective: this article reports a CGCG case in a 7-year-old female patient, seeking care services at the School of Dentistry, in the University of Passo Fundo (FOUPF), RS, Brazil. Case report: the patient presented a swelling in the mandibular alveolar ridge area over the past 2 months, with gradual size increase. A CT scan showed multilocular lesion, with well-defined limits, and cortical expansion. The patient underwent intraoral osseous curettage of the mass, and was followed-up for 5 years. Final considerations: the patient did not present recurrence and the excellent result of osseous curettage treatment with intralesional injections of corticosteroids proved to be a satisfactory option of conservative approach.

Palavras-chave : Giant Cell Granuloma.; Stomatognathic Diseases.; Corticosteroids.; Bone Tumor..