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Giant cell tumors of the maxilla in children
Author(s) -
Quick Cedric A.,
Anderson Roger,
Stool Sylvan
Publication year - 1980
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198005000-00007
Subject(s) - giant cell , facial skeleton , lesion , central giant cell granuloma , maxilla , giant cell tumors , medicine , pathology , radiography , anatomy , radiology
Three types of giant cell lesions occur in the facial skeleton; namely, giant cell reparative granuloma, Brown tumor of hyperparathyroidism, and true giant cell tumor — osteo‐clastoma preferably called giant cell neoplasm. An appraisal of the clinical course biochemical laboratory data, radiographic appearance, and histological features are all necessary to distinguish between these varieties. Differentiation is a prerequisite to treatment because the management differs in each lesion. Three case reports illustrate these features. The important considerations of facial growth following surgery to the facial skeleton of a child are discussed. Long‐term observation is imperative.