Giant Cell Fibroma of Tongue: Understanding the Nature of an Unusual Histopathological Entity

Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is a rare case with unique histopathology. It belongs to the broad category of fibrous hyperplastic lesions of the oral cavity. It is often mistaken with fibroma and papilloma due to its clinical resemblance. Only its peculiar histopathological features help us to distinguis...

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Main Authors: Wanjari Ghate Sonalika, Anshuta Sahu, Suryakant C. Deogade, Pushkar Gupta, Dinesh Naitam, Harsh Chansoria, Jatin Agarwal, Shiva Katoch
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2014-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/864512
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Pushkar Gupta
Dinesh Naitam
Harsh Chansoria
Jatin Agarwal
Shiva Katoch
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description Giant cell fibroma (GCF) is a rare case with unique histopathology. It belongs to the broad category of fibrous hyperplastic lesions of the oral cavity. It is often mistaken with fibroma and papilloma due to its clinical resemblance. Only its peculiar histopathological features help us to distinguish it from them. The origin of the giant cell is still controversial. Data available is very sparse to predict the exact behavior. Hence, we report a case of GCF of tongue in a 19-year-old male. Special emphasis is given to understand the basic process of development of the lesion, nature of giant cells, and also the need for formation of these peculiar cells. Briefly, the differential diagnosis for GCF is tabulated.
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spelling doaj-art-16eb2a99e7f54860a819df585be2ffdf2025-08-20T02:02:33ZengWileyCase Reports in Dentistry2090-64472090-64552014-01-01201410.1155/2014/864512864512Giant Cell Fibroma of Tongue: Understanding the Nature of an Unusual Histopathological EntityWanjari Ghate Sonalika0Anshuta Sahu1Suryakant C. Deogade2Pushkar Gupta3Dinesh Naitam4Harsh Chansoria5Jatin Agarwal6Shiva Katoch7Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, IndiaDepartment of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Maitri College of Dentistry and Research Center, Durg, Chattisgarh 490020, IndiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, IndiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Hitkarini Dental College and Hospital, Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh 482001, IndiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Rungta College of Dental Sciences and Research, Bhilai, Chattisgarh 490024, IndiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Government College of Dentistry, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 452001, IndiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, Shri Aurbindo Institute of Medical Sciences, Indore, Madhya Pradesh 453555, IndiaDepartment of Prosthodontics, M.N.D.A.V Dental College and Hospital, Solan, Himachal Pradesh 173223, IndiaGiant cell fibroma (GCF) is a rare case with unique histopathology. It belongs to the broad category of fibrous hyperplastic lesions of the oral cavity. It is often mistaken with fibroma and papilloma due to its clinical resemblance. Only its peculiar histopathological features help us to distinguish it from them. The origin of the giant cell is still controversial. Data available is very sparse to predict the exact behavior. Hence, we report a case of GCF of tongue in a 19-year-old male. Special emphasis is given to understand the basic process of development of the lesion, nature of giant cells, and also the need for formation of these peculiar cells. Briefly, the differential diagnosis for GCF is tabulated.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/864512
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Pushkar Gupta
Dinesh Naitam
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Giant Cell Fibroma of Tongue: Understanding the Nature of an Unusual Histopathological Entity
Case Reports in Dentistry
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