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Gingival Fibromatosis with Hypertrichosis
Author(s) -
Horning Gregory M.,
Fisher Jon G.,
Barker Bruce F.,
Killoy William J.,
Lowe James W.
Publication year - 1985
Publication title -
journal of periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.036
H-Index - 156
eISSN - 1943-3670
pISSN - 0022-3492
DOI - 10.1902/jop.1985.56.6.344
Subject(s) - hypertrichosis , medicine , girl , dermatology , fibromatosis , dentistry , surgery , psychology , developmental psychology
A case of gingival fibromatosis with hypertrichosis is reported in a 3‐year‐old girl. Partial recurrence was observed 6 months after surgical treatment. Psychological benefits resulting from the cosmetic improvement may outweigh the probability of recurrences in this rare condition.