West China Journal of Stomatology ›› 2020, Vol. 38 ›› Issue (1): 104-107.doi: 10.7518/hxkq.2020.01.019

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Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: a three-generation case report

He Xiufang1,Xu Chunjiao1(),Tian Di2,Wang Miaomiao1,Zhang Wenrui1,Guo Yiting1   

  1. 1. Center of Stomatology, Xiangya Hospital, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
    2. Center for Medical Genetics, School of Life Sciences, Central South University, Changsha 410008, China
  • Received:2018-12-21 Revised:2019-04-19 Online:2020-02-01 Published:2020-02-06
  • Contact: Chunjiao Xu E-mail:chunjiaoxu@126.com
  • Supported by:
    Natural Science Foundation of Hunan Province(2018JJ2625)

Abstract:

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) is a familial hereditary disease; while it is rare and usually benign, it is also characterized by the slow and progressive development of gingival tissue. This paper reports on the clinical examination and history of HGF in a family of patients.

Key words: hereditary gingival fibromatosis, gene, gingival hyperplasia

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