Surgical management of central giant cell granuloma in the maxillary sinus: a case report

Abstract

Introduction: Central giant cell granuloma is an uncommon intraosseous lesion with a predilection for the mandibular anterior region and females. It is classified as aggressive or non-aggressive according to its clinical behavior. The treatment of choice for this type of pathology ranges from non-surgical modalities to bone resection. Case report: Male patient, 21 years old with an aggressive osteolytic lesion in the anterior wall of the right maxillary sinus, treated with surgical excision and immediate reconstruction with titanium mesh without aesthetic or functional disturbances in the postoperative period. Final considerations: The Central giant cell granuloma may have differents clinical presentations and treatment must take into account the characteristics of the lesion in each patient, in aggressive lesions, surgical management is always indicated.