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Angioleiomyoma of the gingiva: a report of two cases

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons / Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, (P)2234-7550; (E)2234-5930
2016, v.42 no.2, pp.115-119
Osman Fatih Arpağ (Mustafa Kemal University)
Ibrahim Damlar (Mustafa Kemal University)
Soydan Kılıç (Mustafa Kemal University)
Ahmet Altan (Gaziosmanpasa University)
Zeynel Abidin Taş (Mustafa Kemal University)
Tümay Özgür (Mustafa Kemal University)

Abstract

Leiomyoma is a type of benign smooth muscle neoplasm that is a common neoplasm of the uterus and gastrointestinal tract but rarely affects the head and neck region and is especially unlikely to affect the oral cavity. The diagnosis of leiomyoma is mainly determined by histopathological studies due to variation in its clinical appearance and symptoms. In the present paper we report two rare cases of gingival angioleiomyoma in the posterior maxilla and mandible. After total excision, hematoxylin-eosin and smooth muscle actin staining confirmed the diagnosis of angioleimyoma.

keywords
Leiomyoma, Gingiva, Smooth muscle

Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons