Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: clinical and ultrastructural features of a new family.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This article describes the diagnosis, clinical and microscopic (histopathology and ultrastructural) features and treatment of a new family with hereditary gingival fibromatosis (HGF) and highlights the importance of this genetic condition.

Study design

To characterize the pattern of inheritance and the clinical features, members of a new family with HGF were examined. The pedigree was reliably constructed including the four latest generations of family. Hematoxylin and eosin staining and ultrastructural analysis were performed with the gingival tissue.

Results

Examination of the family pedigree revealed that the patient III-2 represent the index patient of this family (initial patient with a mutation), which was transmitted to her daughter through an autosom

SUBMITTER: Pego SP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4393976 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature