Title of article :
Case Report: Myofibroma of the Oral Mucosa
Author/Authors :
Andreadis, D. University of Thessaloniki - Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Greece , Epivatianos, A. University of Thessaloniki - Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Greece , Samara, A. University of Thessaloniki - Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Greece , Kirili, T. University of Thessaloniki - Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Greece , Iordanidis, F. Hospital G. Papanikolaou - Department of Histopathology, Greece , Poulopoulos, A. University of Thessaloniki - Department of Oral Medicine and Oral Pathology, Greece
Abstract :
Objective: To report a case of coexisting irritation fibroma and myofibroma in oral mucosa. Clinical Presentation and Intervention: One case with two painless, nodular masses, adjacent to each other in the buccal mucosa, was clinically examined with a provisional diagnosis of irritation fibroma, salivary gland tumors, neurofibroma and schwannoma. Histological examination of the smaller swelling showed features of irritation fibroma, while the features of the other mass were compatible with myofibroma or leiomyoma. Additional immunohistochemical examination established the diagnosis of myofibroma. Conclusion: This was a case of a myofibroma that was clinically similar to an adjacent irritation fibroma, which highlights the possibility of misdiagnosis of a myofibroblastic tumor and underlines the importance of histologic examination together with immunohistochemical and/or histochemical analysis if necessary to establish the accurate diagnosis.
Keywords :
Myofibromatosis , Myofibroma , Oral soft tissue , Irritation fibroma
Journal title :
Medical Principles and Practice
Journal title :
Medical Principles and Practice
