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Robotic Enucleation of Esophageal Leiomyoma
Published on: February 20, 2026
Oral angioleiomyoma: a rare pathological entity.
Dardo Menditti1, Luigi Laino, Livia Nastri
1Department of Biochemistry,Second University of Naples, 80138, Napoli, Italy.
In Vivo (Athens, Greece)
|January 3, 2012
Summary
This study details an extremely rare oral leiomyoma in a young boy, presenting as a gingival epulis. Surgical excision was successful, with complete healing and normal scarring.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Surgical oncology
Background:
- Leiomyomas are rare soft tissue tumors, accounting for only 0.42% of oral cavity lesions.
- Gingival leiomyomas are exceptionally uncommon, presenting diagnostic challenges.
Observation:
- A case report of a leiomyoma in the attached gingiva of a 14-year-old boy is presented.
- The lesion clinically simulated an epulis, necessitating detailed investigation.
- Clinical, instrumental, and histopathological features of the oral leiomyoma were documented.
Findings:
- Radical excision was the chosen treatment modality for the gingival leiomyoma.
- The surgical procedure resulted in an uneventful recovery.
- Wound healing was complete within one week, with normal scarring.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering rare tumors in oral differential diagnoses.
- Effective surgical management of oral leiomyomas leads to favorable outcomes.
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for appropriate treatment planning.
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