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Muhammad Aiman Bin Mohd Nizar1,2, Benedict Seo1, Haizal M Hussaini1
1Department of Oral Diagnostic and Surgical Sciences, Faculty of Dentistry, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand.
Alveolar lymphangioma, a rare condition, was observed in a non-Black infant. This case highlights the importance of excisional biopsy for accurate diagnosis of this oral lesion.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Pediatric oncology
- Vascular anomalies
Background:
- Alveolar lymphangioma is a rare condition typically affecting Black male neonates.
- It usually presents as a small, bluish swelling on the posterior alveolar ridge.
- Spontaneous resolution is common, and biopsy is rarely performed.
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