Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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4115027 | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | 2008 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
This paper reports four cases of central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) treated with calcitonin, attesting the efficacy and safety of its use as the chosen therapy for large CGCG. Four patients presenting CGCG treated with calcitonin were included in this study. Salmon calcitonin was administered for 6-28 months. It was observed determination of clear lesion limits for surgery, reduction and limitation of lesions. In aggressive cases, the calcitonin therapy was an excellent option, since it does not harm the patient, and a far less aggressive, complementary surgery may be performed in certain cases, avoiding life-long sequelae.
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Authors
Hedelson Odenir Iecher Borges, Rosilene Andrea Machado, Michele Machado Vidor, Rodrigo Gomes Beltrão, Cláiton Heitz, Manoel Sant'Ana Filho,