Generalised Gingival Fibromatosis and Hypertrichosis: A Rare Case of Syndromic Presentation
Abstract
Gingival fibromatosis is a benign oral condition characterised by a slow progressive, non-haemorrhagic, non-painful, local or generalised enlargement of the gingival tissues. Gingival fibromatosis may have a genetic basis and is frequently associated with systemic or extraoral findings. Hypertrichosis is a clinical condition characterised by excessive hair growth without androgenic stimulation. The present case report describes a case of a 16-year-old girl who presented with severe generalised gingival fibromatosis along with hypertrichosis, which was treated by gingivectomy, and uneventful postoperative healing was observed during the eight-month follow-up period.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Oral and gingival health research
Oral and Craniofacial Lesions
Periodontal Regeneration and Treatments
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Cureus
- Volume
- 18
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- e100988–e100988
- Publication date
- 7 January 2026
- Language
- EN