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Unilateral gingival lymphangioma: A first case report.
Avideh Maboudi1, Maryam Seyedmajidi2
1Department of Periodontics, Dental Faculty, Diabetes Research Center, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran.
Journal of Indian Society of Periodontology
|January 28, 2015
Summary
This case study details a rare gingival lymphangioma in a teenage male. Surgical intervention led to promising results with no recurrence after three years.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Vascular Malformations
- Surgical Oncology
Background:
- Lymphangiomas are congenital vascular malformations.
- Gingival enlargement can present with various etiologies.
- Vascular malformations of the oral cavity are uncommon.
Observation:
- A 17-year-old male presented with asymptomatic gingival enlargement.
- The lesion exhibited a vesicular surface and easy bleeding.
- Location was the buccal aspect of the right mandibular anterior teeth.
Findings:
- Microscopic evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of lymphangioma.
- Surgical excision via subgingival and sulcular incisions was performed.
- The patient experienced a promising 3-year follow-up with no recurrence.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering lymphangioma in the differential diagnosis of gingival overgrowth.
- Surgical management can be effective for oral lymphangiomas.
- Long-term follow-up is crucial for assessing treatment outcomes in vascular malformations.
