OROFACIAL GRANULOMATOSIS

Abstract

Introduction:- Orofacial granulomatosis (OFG) is a disease entity with recurrent or persistent edema within the orofacial region. It frequently manifests as persistent and/or recurrent upper and/or lower labial lip and gingival enlargement. Histological features are non-necrotizing granulomas form in the affected tissues in the absence of any recognized systemic disease. The denite etiology of OFG is unidentied.1 Numerous theory have been recommended, including infection, genetic predisposition, and allergy.2-6 This report is a remarkable case ofCase report:- orofacial granulomatosis which presented as a recurrent severe generalized gingival enlargement in a eleven year-old child. There was no family history and no data of an underlying allergic or systemic cause. Oral prophylaxis showed mild alleviation of symptoms. Diagnosis ofConclusion: - orofacial granulomatosis is often difcult. OFG is cured by appropriate treatment.