Dilemma in the management of central giant cell granuloma of maxilla

Abstract

Central giant cell granuloma is a rare benign lesion occasionally causing severe local destruction. Surgical excision is the main stay of treatment. As this lesion is unusual in clinical practice and is associated with dilemma in the treatment, we present here a case report with review of the literature concerning management.

Keywords

• Central giant cell granuloma
• salmon calcitonin
• triamcinolone acetonide