Summary
Gingival fibromatosis is a rare disease characterized by progressive enlargement of the gingiva caused by an increase in submucosal connective tissue. The enlargement may potentially cover the exposed tooth surfaces. Idiopathic gingival fibromatosis (IGF) is a heterogeneous group of disorders with no definite cause. The aim of this study is to present a 13-year-old female patient with unusual clinical forms of Unilateral FGI with a complete analysis of the features of the clinical diagnosis, treatment and follow-up for four years. Intraoral examination revealed severe gingival overgrowth involving both the upper arch and the lower arch, affecting on the left side. The right side of the mouth was unaffected. There was no significant pain. The lesion was diffuse, firm and fibrotic. Her medical and family history was also non-contributory. The patient was not receiving any antiepileptic, antihypertensive, or immunosuppressive medications that could contribute to the gingival enlargement. Histopathological examination showed hyperparakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium, presence of a thickened acanthotic epithelium and focal hyperplasia. Underlying connective tissue stroma was collagenous with numerous lymphoplasmacytic infiltrate. Unusual findings include the presence of calcified particles. Bevel gingivectomy was taken to remove gingival overgrowth. This case is thus a rare and atypical presentation of gingival fibromatosis. The patient was advised to maintain good oral hygiene to minimize the effect of inflammation on fibroblasts. In our case, even after four years of follow-up, no recurrence of gingival overgrowth was observed. Unilateral IGF is a relatively rare condition with poorly understood etiopathogenesis and recurrence rates. The cases should be treated with a multidisciplinary management. Treatment appreciably improved the patient’s psychological, aesthetics and masticatory competence.
KEY WORDS: idiopathic gingival fibromatosis, differential diagnosis.
How to cite this article
WIERNA, A. I.; ANSONNAUD, A. M.; CARINO, S. N.; SORIA, A. G.; GONZÁLEZ, M. & DIP, A. Unilateral idiopathic gingival fibromatosis: Case report with four-year follow up. Int. J. Odontostomat., 9(1):19-24, 2015.
