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Elastofibroma: the initial report in the oral mucosa.
Tyler J Potter1, Don-John Summerlin, Steven F Rodgers
1Department of Oral Surgery and Hospital Dentistry, Indiana University, Indianapolis, USA.
Summary
Elastofibroma, a rare tumor, has been identified in the oral cavity for the first time. This case report details a painless mass in the floor of the mouth, diagnosed as elastofibroma.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Histopathology
- Tumorigenesis
Background:
- Elastofibroma is a benign pseudotumor typically found near the scapula.
- It is often associated with repetitive trauma or injury.
- Previous reports have not documented oral cavity involvement.
Observation:
- A 56-year-old female presented with a small, painless mass in the floor of her mouth.
- The patient had a history of chronic trauma to the area.
- Histopathological examination revealed haphazard collagen and elastic fibers in a myxomatous stroma.
Findings:
- Elastic staining confirmed the nature of the abundant elastic fibers.
- The microscopic features were consistent with a diagnosis of elastofibroma.
- This is the first documented case of oral elastofibroma.
Implications:
- This finding expands the known anatomical distribution of elastofibroma.
- It highlights the importance of considering elastofibroma in the differential diagnosis of oral masses.
- Further research may elucidate the specific factors contributing to oral elastofibroma development.