Gingival fibromatosis with hypertrichosis. A case report

J Periodontol. 1985 Jun;56(6):344-7. doi: 10.1902/jop.1985.56.6.344.

Abstract

A case of gingival fibromatosis with hypertrichosis is reported in a 3-year-old girl. Partial recurrence was observed 6 months after surgical treatment. Psychological benefits resulting from the cosmetic improvement may outweigh the probability of recurrences in this rare condition.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child, Preschool
  • Epilepsy / complications
  • Female
  • Fibromatosis, Gingival / complications*
  • Fibromatosis, Gingival / surgery
  • Gingival Hyperplasia / complications
  • Humans
  • Hypertrichosis / complications*
  • Recurrence
  • Syndrome