Giant Cell epulis/peripheral
giant cell granuloma
• Occur in the primary
dentition, well
circumscribed, sessile
noduleous nodule, often
ulcerated and hemorrhagic.
• Color usually dark purple -
“liver colored”, alveolar bone
loss seen as cupping in the
radiograph.
• D/d - central giant cell if intra
osseous lesions.
• Tx -surgical excision, watch
for recurrence.
K. Kohli, DDS