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Oral verruciform xanthoma: a case report and literature review
Yonara Maria Freire Soares Marques1, Cleverton Roberto de Andrade2, Suzana Cantanhede Orsini Machado de Sousa3
1Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, Dental School, Institute of Science and Technology (ICT), Paulista State University (UNESP), 777 Engenheiro Francisco José Longo Avenue, 12245-000 São José dos Campos, SP, Brazil.
Abstract:
Oral verruciform xanthoma represents an uncommon entity, which affects mainly oral mucosa. This paper presents the major clinical and histological features of oral verruciform xanthoma and reports a case on the tongue. The differential diagnosis and a literature review are also provided in light of recent information.
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