PMC5968162_01
Intraoral view of lesion
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F1
The mucosa over the swelling was erythematous with a purple hue, with indentations on the surface due to contact with teeth of the opposing arch (Fig. 1).
Orthopantomogram
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F2
Photomicrograph showing multiple multinucleated giant cells in collagenous stroma (hematoxylin and eosin stain, 10* magnification)
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F3
The stromal tissue also showed extravasated red blood cells and hemosiderin pigment (Figs 3 and 4).
Photomicrograph showing large multinucleated giant cells in stromal tissue (hematoxylin and eosin stain, 40* magnifications)
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F4
The stromal tissue also showed extravasated red blood cells and hemosiderin pigment (Figs 3 and 4).
PMC5968162_02
Preoperative photograph and orthopantomogram
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F5
Orthopantomogram revealed multilocular radiolucent shadow extending from mandibular right first deciduous molar till anterior border of ramus of the mandible (Fig. 5).
Photomicrograph showing osteoclast type giant cells alternate with fibrovascular stroma (10* magnification)
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F6
The case was finally diagnosed as central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) (Fig. 6).
Postoperative orthopantomogram
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F7