RESUMEN
Lymphangiomas are congenital malformations. Swellings in the cheek may arise from infection, cyst and tumors.Pathological lesions are not always confined to its common site and age of occurrence. Occurrence of lymphangioma in buccal mucosa especially in adults are very rare. Exact knowledge about anatomy and nature of lesion is mandatory for its complete removal as incomplete removal results in recurrence. Herewith,a rare case of recurrent lymphangioma involving left buccal mucosa in an adult is presented with its management. Emphasis is laid on the necessity of combined approach through multidisciplinary team while treating such lesions.
RESUMEN
Fibrous growths in the gingiva with the histopathological presence of calcifications are a common occurrence in the oral cavity. These lesions can be neoplastic in nature with either odontogenic or non odontogenic origin or they can be reactive lesions. This is a case report of an unusual presentation of peripheral ossifying fibroma , unusual because of its abnormally large size with review of literature.