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Aggressive giant cell lesion of mandible–confusing to common: true neoplasm versus reactive lesion

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Destructive lesions in the craniofacial region especially in the jawbones, if associated with giant cells, include a spectrum of lesions that pose difficulty in diagnosis. The nature of such a… Click to show full abstract

Destructive lesions in the craniofacial region especially in the jawbones, if associated with giant cells, include a spectrum of lesions that pose difficulty in diagnosis. The nature of such a lesion in the jawbones is questionable about whether it is a reactive/benign lesion or aggressive/non-aggressive. Clinical, radiological and histopathological correlation may be a reliable indicator to differentiate between the qualities of the lesion, which directly accounts for effective and individual planning of the treatment. Here we present a case of a woman in her late 20s with an unusual destructive lesion of the mandible.

Keywords: aggressive giant; lesion aggressive; giant cell; lesion; lesion mandible; cell lesion

Journal Title: BMJ Case Reports
Year Published: 2023

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