Atypical Myofibroblastic Tumor of the Oral Cavity in a Child.
J Dent Child (Chic)
; 88(2): 129-133, 2021 May 15.
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ABSTRACT
A myofibroma is a relatively rare neoplasm characterized by its spindle cell proliferation. This lesion can present as a unifocal mass (myofibroma) or multifocal growths (myofibromatosis) in the skin, soft tissue, bone, or internal organs. In the oral cavity, the tumor is commonly identified on the tongue, mucosa, lips, and mandible. Myofibroma classically occurs in infants and young children. Its fast-growing nature often mimics a sarcoma; however, it is a benign tumor. The purpose of this article is to report the case of an eight-year-old boy who presented with a localized, painless, nodular mass in the palate and gingiva. Through clinical, radiological, and immunohistochemical evaluation, the diagnosis of an atypical myofibroblastic tumor was made after resection of the mass. With interprofessional team management, the patient's quality of life was improved.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Neoplasias Bucais
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Miofibromatose
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Miofibroma
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2021
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Article