Hereditary Fibromatosis in a Child-A Case Report

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Family history, hereditary gingival hyperplasia/fibromatosis, Gingivectomy, Early intervention

Abstract

Background: Enlargement  of  keratinized  gingival  tissues  can  be  due to  local  irritating  factors,  drug-induced  or  hereditary. Hereditary    gingival fibromatosis    is    attributed    to mutation in son-of-sevenless gene (SOS1).

Case Presentation: A  case  of a  9-year-old  male  with  a  major  complaint  of gingival   enlargement   and   its   associated   unaesthetic appearance.  A similar gingival enlargement was also found in a sibling without any associated drug history or syndromic conditions.  Gingivectomy  was  done  and  he was  followed  for  6  months  during  which  there  was  no recurrence. We recommend early intervention to ensure the prevention of malocclusion and aesthetic complications.

Key     words: Family history, hereditary gingival hyperplasia/fibromatosis, Gingivectomy, Early intervention

Author Biographies

Modupeoluwa Omotunde SOROYE

Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Babatope Bamidele OSAGBEMIRO

Department of Preventive Dentistry, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

Etaphromare OKONKWO

Department of Child Dental Health, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

Joycelyn Odegua EIGBOBO

Department of Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, College of Health Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, Rivers State

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Published

2021-07-05

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