The Use of Corticosteroid in the Treatment of Central Giant Cell Granuloma

Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG), an infrequent disease, is a non-neoplastic bone lesion. Clinically, it may be asymptomatic or show aggressive and painful condition that can cause root resorption, cortical destruction. The aim of this report to emphasize the importance intralesional corticosteroid injection, which less invasive technique in treatment CGCG. 24 years old female patient came our clinic with pain swelling left side mandible. In intraoral examination, red-purple swelling, was found have been present for 6 months, detected region. Radiographic examination showed multilocular radiolucent lesion resorption. Biopsy done under local anesthesia. After histopathological diagnosis CGCG done. Intralesional injection applied. During routine follow-up, observed decrease disappear.