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Fibroepithelial Polyp with Sebaceous Hyperplasia: A Case Report
P K Rajeesh Mohammed1, Basanta Kumar Choudhury2, Radha Prasanna Dalai3
1Department of Oral Pathology, KMCT Dental College, Manassery, Mukkom, Kerala, India.
Summary
A rare case of fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) with sebaceous gland hyperplasia was found on the hard palate. This unusual oral cavity finding highlights FEP
Area of Science:
- Dermatology and Oral Pathology
Background:
- Fibroepithelial polyp (FEP) is a benign skin growth comprising epidermal and dermal fibrovascular tissue.
- FEPs typically occur in skin folds like the neck, axilla, and groin, but rarely in the oral cavity.
Observation:
- A case report details a 25-year-old male with a 3-year-old growth on the hard palate's anterior rugae.
- The lesion presented as a polypoid outgrowth in the oral cavity.
Findings:
- Histological examination revealed a fibroepithelial polyp with concurrent sebaceous gland hyperplasia.
- This combined diagnosis is rare, and its occurrence on the hard palate is exceptionally uncommon.
Implications:
- This case expands the known anatomical distribution of fibroepithelial polyps.
- It underscores the importance of considering rare diagnoses in unusual locations within the oral cavity.
- Further research may elucidate the specific factors contributing to FEP development in the oral mucosa.
