Generalized hereditary gingival fibromatosis in a child: clinical, histopathological and therapeutic aspects

Generalized hereditary gingival fibromatosis in a child: clinical, histopathological and therapeutic aspects

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a rare genetic condition characterized by slow and progressive gingival enlargement. The gingival overgrowth often delays teeth eruption and may cause serious functional and aesthetic problems. We reported a case of a 10-year-old female child presenting a ge...

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Main Authors: John Lennon Silva Cunha, Maria Alice Carvalho da Cruz Ramos, Débora Menezes Regis, Celeste Sanchéz-Romero, Maria Eliane de Andrade, Bruno Torres Bezerra, Ricardo Luiz Cavalcanti de Albuquerque-Júnior
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of São Paulo 2020-01-01
Series:Autopsy and Case Reports
Subjects:
Gingiva
Gingivectomy
Fibromatosis
Gingival
Dentition
Permanent
Online Access:http://www.revistas.usp.br/autopsy/article/view/166094

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