Central Giant Cell Granuloma of Maxilla: A Case Report

Abstract

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) is a locally aggressive and benign lesion that can cause significant destruction of the jaw. World Health Organization has defined it as “localized benign but sometimes aggressive osteolytic proliferation consisting of fibrous tissue with hemorrhage and haemosiderin deposits, presence of osteoclast-like giant cells with reactive bone formation.” Surgical resection is often necessary to manage the condition, and subsequent reconstruction is crucial for functional and aesthetic restoration. This case report presents a case of CGCG of the maxilla in a 61-year-old female patient who presented with a chief complaint of swelling on the right side of the palate for 2 months. Preoperative histological examination of the biopsy specimen concluded the lesion to be a CGCG. The report discusses the surgical approach, preoperative planning, and postoperative outcomes of the lesion.