Imaging Science in Dentistry  2017;47(3):209-213

doi:10.5624/isd.2017.47.3.209

Central giant cell lesion of the mandible in a 2-year old girl.

Takaaki ODA 1 ; Mikiko SUE ; Yasuo OKADA ; Yoriaki KANRI ; Junya ONO ; Ichiro OGURA

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Keywords

Granuloma, Giant Cell; Multidetector Computed Tomography; Mandible; Child

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Central giant cell lesions are rare, benign, osteolytic, pseudocystic, solitary, localized lesions that are common in the skeletal structure, but less so in the maxillofacial region. Furthermore, to perform panoramic radiography and cone-beam computed tomography, it is necessary to prepare patients properly and to position their heads carefully. However, this can be difficult in pediatric patients, who may be anxious. In this report, we describe the case of a central giant cell lesion of the mandible in a 2-year-old girl that was evaluated with multidetector computed tomography.