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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | Oral focal mucinosis in an adolescent: a case report |
Author: | Lee, J. Allen, G. Moore, L. Gue, S. |
Citation: | Australian Dental Journal, 2012; 57(1):90-92 |
Publisher: | Australian Dental Assn Inc |
Issue Date: | 2012 |
ISSN: | 0045-0421 1834-7819 |
Statement of Responsibility: | J.G. Lee, G. Allen, L. Moore and S. Gue |
Abstract: | Oral focal mucinosis (OFM) is an uncommon soft tissue lesion of unknown aetiology. Clinically, it is most commonly found on the gingiva and presents as a painless, sessile or pedunculated mass that is the same colour as surrounding mucosa. Histologically, it is characterized by focal myxoid degeneration of connective tissue. OFM occurs predominantly in adults during the fourth and fifth decade of life, although it has been reported infrequently in children and adolescents. Diagnosis relies on histological analysis and treatment involves complete surgical excision. Recurrence is unreported. This case report describes the clinical and histological presentation and subsequent management of OFM in an adolescent female patient. |
Keywords: | Focal mucinosis oral pathology |
Rights: | © 2012 Australian Dental Association |
DOI: | 10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01649.x |
Published version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1834-7819.2011.01649.x |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest Medical Sciences publications |
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