Asgeir Sigurdsson
Department of Endodontics, College of Dentistry New York University New York, USAPublications
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Case Report
Unusual presentation of Aggressive Giant cell Granuloma with non-vital tooth Case report: The importance of using CBCT in diagnosis of the non-odontogenic lesions.
Author(s): Sandra H El-khatib*, Dontra B Scott and Asgeir Sigurdsson
Introduction: This case reports a Central Giant Cell Granuloma (CGCG); a lesion that is uncommon, idiopathic, and benign. However, it can be quite invasive and has reported high rate of recurrence. Its radiographic similarity to routine inflammatory peri-radicular lesions can lead to not only delay in diagnosis, but also further delay in successful treatment. Method: a 55-year-old Caucasian man presented with tenderness on palpation of the apical area of upper canine, patient had no other symptoms. A large periapical lesion associated with the canine and first premolar was realized on a periapical radiograph. Based on radiographic signs and symptoms the patient underwent regular endodontic treatment. During the endodontic visits, there was a suspicion of a more complex diagnosis. A CBCT taken that further increased the concern about the lesion.. Read More»