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. 2011 Jan;2(1-2):9-12.
Epub 2011 Jul 18.

Leiomyoma of oral cavity: case report and literature review

Sfasciotti Gianluca  1 , Roberta Marini, Federica Tonoli, Maria Paola Cristalli
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Leiomyoma of oral cavity: case report and literature review

Sfasciotti Gianluca et al. Ann Stomatol (Roma). 2011 Jan.

Abstract

Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumour, that occurs most frequently in the uterine myometrium, gastrointestinal tract, skin and lower extremities of middle-aged women. Leiomyomas are uncommon in the oral cavity, but in this location are usually localized on the tongue, lips and palate. Most lesions are asymptomatic, although occasional tumours can be painful. The diagnosis is mainly determined by histological studies due to its unspecific clinical appearance.The purpose of this article is to present a case report of 49-year-old male patient with a lesion of the lower lip. After surgical resection hematoxylin-eosin staining confirmed the diagnosis of leiomyoma.

Keywords: differential diagnosis; leiomyoma; oral neoplasms; solid leiomyoma.

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Figure 1
Clinical presentation of the lesion.
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Figure 2
Surgical excision.
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Figure 3
Post-surgical view.
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Figure 4
Suture of the wound.
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Figure 5
Lesion removed.
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Figure 6
Histologic findings shows muscle cells with areas of sclerosis and dystrophic calcification; the cells were small and fusiform, and the nucleus was uniform, monochromatic and spindles, with blunt ends, no mitotic figures were found (Hematoxylin-Eosin stain, original magnification x10).
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Figure 7
Clinical follow-up after 10 days (a) and 24 months (b) from the operation.
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