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Calibre Persistent Labial Artery: Clinical Features and Immunohistochemistry Diagnosis
M Santagata1, M Maglione2, G Colella2
1Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Unit, Multidisciplinary Department of Medical and Dental Specialties, AOU-SUN (Second University of Naples), Naples, Italy ; Piazza Fuori Sant'Anna, 17, 81031 Aversa, Italy.
Calibre persistent labial artery (CPLA) can mimic common lip lesions, often leading to misdiagnosis. Early clinical awareness and immunohistochemical analysis are crucial for accurate diagnosis of this rare condition.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Vascular anomalies
- Dermatology
Background:
- Calibre persistent labial artery (CPLA) is a rare vascular anomaly that can present as a lip papule.
- It is frequently misdiagnosed as other benign or malignant lip lesions.
- Ulcerated CPLA can mimic squamous cell carcinoma.
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