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Submandibular myofibroma: a case report.
Claiton Heitz1, Roger Correa de Barros Berthold, Heloísa Har Machado
1Pontifical Catholic University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, profheitz@hotmail.com.
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 14, 2013
Summary
This study reviews myofibroma, a rare benign tumor, and presents a case of submandibular myofibroma. Diagnosis requires histopathology and immunohistochemistry, with surgery as the primary treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Myofibroma is an uncommon benign neoplasm characterized by spindle cells.
- Literature review and a clinical case presentation are utilized to explore this rare condition.
Observation:
- A clinical case of a patient with a myofibroma in the submandibular region is presented.
- The patient's management is detailed within the study.
Findings:
- Histopathologic and immunohistochemical analysis are crucial for diagnosing myofibroma.
- Surgical excision is identified as the definitive treatment for this benign neoplasm.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis through specialized analysis is key for appropriate patient management.
- Surgical intervention offers a successful treatment outcome for submandibular myofibroma.