Peripheral Giant Cell Granuloma – Report of Two Cases

Abstract

Peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) also called giant cell epulis, giant cell hyperplasia is benign reactive oral lesion that can grow rapidly most often caused by local irritation or trauma. It represents only 7% of all benign tumours of jaw. It commonly presents as purplish red or bluish red nodule histologically consisting of abundant multinucleated giant cells. Now a days it is also seen at locations near the implants with higher recurrence rate. Its cause is unknown but sometimes trauma or irritation is one of its causes. This article focuses on it.