Hereditary Fibromatosis in a Child-A Case Report

Abstract

Background: Enlargement  of  keratinized  gingival  tissues  can  be  due to  local  irritating  factors,  drug-induced  or  hereditary. Hereditary    gingival fibromatosis    is    attributed    to mutation in son-of-sevenless gene (SOS1).

Case Presentation: A  case  of a  9-year-old  male  with  a  major  complaint  of gingival   enlargement   and   its   associated   unaesthetic appearance.  A similar gingival enlargement was also found in a sibling without any associated drug history or syndromic conditions.  Gingivectomy  was  done  and  he was  followed  for  6  months  during  which  there  was  no recurrence. We recommend early intervention to ensure the prevention of malocclusion and aesthetic complications.

Keywords:     Family history, hereditary gingival hyperplasia/fibromatosis, Gingivectomy, Early intervention