Giant Cell Tumor of the Maxilla

Abstract

Objective: To present a rare case of maxillary swelling; its investigation and management. Methods: Design: Case Report Setting: Tertiary Rural Private Teaching Hospital Patient: One Results: A 45-year-old female presented with a right maxillary swelling of six months duration. Radiological investigation revealed a radiolucent lesion arising from the inferior aspect of the right maxilla with no areas of calcification. Incisional biopsy report was consistent with giant cell tumor. The mass was excised via a Weber Ferguson incision under general anesthesia. Conclusion: Though rare, giant cell tumor should be considered as one of the differential diagnosis in cases of maxillary swelling. Adequate surgical excision with long-term follow-up should be the treatment of choice for managing a giant cell lesion of the maxilla. Keywords: maxillary swelling, giant cell tumor

Keywords

• maxillary swelling, giant cell tumor