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Oral Cavity

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The oral cavity, or the mouth, is a complex structure in humans that plays a vital role in our day-to-day lives. Its role is not only in chewing and swallowing food; it also plays a role in speech and facial expressions.
Teeth: The teeth are the hardest structures in our bodies. Humans have two sets of teeth throughout their lifetime: deciduous (baby) teeth and permanent teeth. Each tooth consists of several parts: the crown (visible part), the root (embedded in the jaw), enamel (hard outer...

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Oral soft-tissue myxoma.

Keerti Chauhan¹, Bhari Sharanesha Manjunatha², Monica Mehendiratta³

¹Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, ITS Dental College Hospital and Research Centre, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India.

BMJ Case Reports

|January 4, 2023

Summary

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Oral soft-tissue myxomas are rare benign tumors that can recur. Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective management of these uncommon oral cavity lesions.

Keywords:

dentistry and oral medicine health informatics pathology

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Oral Pathology
Oncology

Background:

Oral soft-tissue myxomas are exceptionally rare neoplasms.
Accurate differential diagnosis is essential due to potential confusion with similar lesions.

Observation:

This article presents a case of oral soft-tissue myxoma in a middle-aged male.
A review of previously reported cases is included.

Findings:

Myxomas are benign tumors with a low metastatic potential.
However, they exhibit a notable tendency for recurrence.

Implications:

Increased reporting and awareness are necessary for these rare oral neoplasms.
Proper diagnosis and management are key to addressing recurrence risks.