Giant Cells and Assosiated Lesions of the Oral Cavity-A Mini Review

Giant cells are often seen in many conditions. Their presence in microscope is of great interest and play a vital role in histopathological diagnosis. They can be classified into several types by various authors. Their formation in physiological and pathological conditions is based on several mechanisms. The physiological giant cells seen in our body are synctiotrophoblasts in placenta, megakaryocytes in bone marrow and osteoclasts in bone. This article attempts to review on the basic mechanisms of formation and histopathology of giant cell associated lesions