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Published on: August 11, 2023
A Fibroblastic Reticular Cell Tumour Arising in the Oral Cavity: A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Hannah Walsh1, Daniel Brierley2, Alan Patterson3
1School of Clinical Dentistry, University of Sheffield, Sheffield S10 2TA, Sheffield, UK. hannah.walsh@sheffield.ac.uk.
Background:
Tumours of dendritic or histiocytic lineage are amongst the rarest tumours and probably account for < 1% of tumours affecting the lymph nodes or soft tissue. Because several of these entities were poorly recognised until recently, the true incidence is not determined.
Methods:
We present what we believe is the first reported case report of a fibroblastic reticular cell tumour arising in the oral cavity as well as reviewing the current literature regarding this rare subset of tumours.
Results:
We discuss the clinical and histopathological findings of our reported case and examine the literature regarding this entity. We discuss the key differential diagnoses to consider when making this diagnosis.
Conclusion:
Histiocytic and dendritic cell derived tumours are exceptionally rare within the head and neck region although a number of these tumours have been reported within the oral cavity. We present what we believe is the first reported case of a fibroblastic reticular cell tumour arising within the oral cavity.
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