Hereditary gingival fibromatosis: A family case series.

Abstract

Hereditary gingival fibromatosis is a rare disease characterised by severe gingival enlargement, which could result in serious aesthetic, functional impairment and emotional problems. Hereditary gingival fibromatosis can occur as an isolated disease or as part of a chromosomal abnormality or syndrome. Here we report a case of a 12- year-old female patient with generalized severe gingival enlargement covering almost all of the teeth and diagnosed as HGF. She had severe diffuse gingival enlargement of the maxilla and mandible. Diagnosis was made based upon family history and clinical examination. Her family history was of significance, since her father, her 3 year old sister and her 19 year old brother suffered from the same symptoms.