Intraoral Localized Reactive Hyperplastic Lesions in Sivas

Purpose: This retrospective study aimed to contribute to literature by investigating the types and distribution of intraoral localized reactive hyperplastic lesions (LRHLs) in Sivas. Patients and Methods: The histological diagnostic records of210 patientswhohad been treated for oral lesions from 1987 to 2008at the Department of Pathology at Cumhuriyet University were evaluated. The lesions were classified into four groups: focal fibrous hyperplasia (FFH), pyogenic granuloma (PG), peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG), and peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF). The lesions were analyzed with respect to histological diagnosis and site and the patient’s age and gender. Results:Ofthe 210 lesions, 82 (39.05%) were FFH, 79 (37.62%) PG, 41 (19.52%) PGCG, and 8 (3.81%) POF. The ages of the patients ranged from 6 to 80 years (mean age: 39.5±16.8 years), with a female–to–male ratio of 1.1:1. Conclusions: Despite some discrepancies, the characteristics of LRHLs of Turkish patients are in line with those of patients from other countries according to lesion type, site distribution, and the age and gender of the patients. Kew words: intraoral, reactive hyperplastic lesions, retrospective study, Sivas SİVAS İLİ BÖLGESİNDE RASTLANAN AĞIZ İÇİ LOKALİZE REAKTİF HİPERPLASTİK LEZYONLAR