Open AccessReport of an unusually Huge Fibroepithelial Polyp managed with Diode Laser
Author(s) -
Rithesh Kulal,
Shashwati Paul,
Anuroopa Pudukulangara,
Savita Sambashivaiah
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of health sciences and research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2229-3655
DOI - 10.5005/jp-journals-10042-1021
Subject(s) - fibroepithelial polyp , oral cavity , tongue , lesion , medicine , connective tissue , histopathological examination , fibroma , pathology , dermatology , dentistry , surgery , ureter
Fibromas are benign tumors that are composed of fibrous connective tissue. Fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) is a histological variant of fibroma that causes esthetic and functional problems. They may arise anywhere in the oral cavity, but are more commonly seen in the gingiva, tongue, and lip. Generally small and painless, they rarely continue to grow and might resemble other malignant lesions. This article reports an unusual case of a huge intraoral FEP that presented as a cauliflower-shaped lesion mimicking other neoplastic lesions. Laser excision was carried out following which histopathological examination revealed it as an inflamed FEP with ulceration. How to cite this article Paul S, Pudukulangara A, Kulal R, Sambashivaiah S. Report of an unusually Huge Fibroepithelial Polypmanagedwith Diode Laser. JHealth Sci Res 2015;6(2):52-55.