5 Questions
What is the typical age range for the occurrence of central giant cell granuloma?
People in the second and third decades of life
What was the initial name given to the central giant cell granuloma when first described?
Reparative giant cell granuloma
Where does central giant cell granuloma occur almost exclusively?
In the jawbones
What is the current consensus regarding the nature of the central giant cell granuloma if left untreated?
It is progressive
What did Worth show in a study of nontreated lesions of central giant cell granuloma?
Complete resolution radiographically
Study Notes
Central Giant Cell Granuloma
- Typical age range for occurrence: 10-30 years old
Origin and Location
- Initially described as "giant cell reparative granuloma" when first discovered
- Occurs almost exclusively in the jaws, particularly in the mandible and maxilla
Nature and Progression
- Current consensus: if left untreated, it will continue to grow and cause bone destruction
- According to Worth's study, nontreated lesions of central giant cell granuloma tend to recur or persist over time
Test your knowledge about central giant cell granuloma, a lesion that occurs almost exclusively in the jaws, with a possible relationship to the teeth or tooth-bearing structures.
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