Myofibroma of the gingiva – A rare case of diagnostic predicament
Myofibroma is a very uncommon benign soft-tissue neoplasm occurring very rarely in the oral cavity with rare occurrence seen in the gingiva. Being a rare entity, the knowledge about microscopic features is important in its diagnosis and treatment planning. We hereby report the case of a 21-year-old...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications
2023-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of International Clinical Dental Research Organization |
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| Online Access: | http://www.jicdro.org/article.asp?issn=2231-0754;year=2023;volume=15;issue=2;spage=135;epage=138;aulast=Sarma |
| Summary: | Myofibroma is a very uncommon benign soft-tissue neoplasm occurring very rarely in the oral cavity with rare occurrence seen in the gingiva. Being a rare entity, the knowledge about microscopic features is important in its diagnosis and treatment planning. We hereby report the case of a 21-year-old male patient diagnosed with myofibroma based on the histopathological and immunohistochemistry analysis such as immunohistochemical antibodies for alpha-smooth muscle actin, CD34, S-100, and desmin. |
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| ISSN: | 2231-0754 |