This is a 10-year-old male who presented for the evaluation of a slowly growing, purple-red, smooth-surfaced and sessile gingival swelling in the anterior maxilla covering teeth 5-7 (image attached). Medical history The patient’s past medical history is unremarkable. Clinical findings The growth of the swelling was of six months duration but was reported to have a sudden increase in size over the last few weeks. It was isolated and otherwise asymptomatic.The associated teeth were vital and there was no evidence of bone resorption.
What can be the probable diagnosis for this patient? What preferred treatment would you advise for the same? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Source: School of dentistry, University of Washington
