Irritation fibroma

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Irritation fibroma
Other namesOral fibroma, traumatic fibroma, focal fibrous hyperplasia
Histopathology of irritation fibroma.jpg
Histopathology of irritation fibroma. Low magnification (left) characteristically[1] shows a nonencapsulated nodular mass. High magnification (right) shows fibrous connective tissue with collagen bundles, and some blood vessels and fibroblasts.
SpecialtyGastroenterology
SymptomsPalpable nodule

An irritation fibroma is a fibrous nodule of the oral cavity, often considered to be a reactive hyperplasia secondary to trauma or other local sources of irritation.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Molly Housley Smith, D.M.D. "Oral cavity & oropharynx - Soft tissue tumors & proliferations - Irritation fibroma". pathology Outlines. Topic Completed: 26 October 2020. Minor changes: 26 October 2020