Pebbly Gingival Nodule in an Older Male

Authors

Victoria L. Scarpa D.D.S., M.S., Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NYFollow
Yussra O. Mahmud M.P.H., B.S., Predoctoral candidate, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, New York, NYFollow
Daria Vasilyeva D.D.S., Ph.D., Assistant professor, Columbia University College of Dental Medicine, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, New York, NYFollow

Keywords

Giant Cell Fibroma, Fibroma, Parulis, Pyogenic granuloma, Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma, Peripheral giant cell granuloma, Squamous Papilloma

Abstract

We herein present a case of a giant cell fibroma in an older adult male that clinically has a pebbly or bosselated surface architecture, mimicking a squamous papilloma. The giant cell fibroma is a fibrous tumor distinct from the common irritation fibroma and may easily be mistaken for a papilloma based on clinical features. This case is reported to provide diagnostic value to the general practitioner.

Recommended Citation

Scarpa, Victoria L. D.D.S., M.S.; Mahmud, Yussra O. M.P.H., B.S.; and Vasilyeva, Daria D.D.S., Ph.D. (2026) "Pebbly Gingival Nodule in an Older Male," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 92: No. 2, Article 1.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol92/iss2/1