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- Title
Neurofibromatosis involving hard palate: A rare case report.
- Authors
Agrawal, S. M.
- Abstract
Brief Background: Solitary neurofibroma is a rare benign non-odontogenic tumour, particularly in the oral cavity. Neurofibromas may present either as solitary lesion or as part of the generalised syndrome of neurofibromatosis or von Recklinghausen's disease of the skin. Clinically, oral neurofibromas usually appear as pedunculated or sessile nodules, which grows slowly and are mostly without pain. A rare case of neurofibroma of the palate, as part of the generalised syndrome of neurofibromatosis is presented. Materials and Methods: Surgery is necessary for intra-oral tumours that compromise function, as in the reported case, construction of denture was difficult so that excision of mass performed under local anaesthesia. Discussion: The diagnosis of neurofibromatosis can be confirmed by histological examination. Neurofibromas are immunopositive for the S-100 protein, indicating its neural origin. Treatment is surgical and the prognosis is excellent. Summary and Conclusions: Surgery is needed for intra-oral tumours that compromise function. Multiple lesions present problems for the surgeon because of difficulty of complete eradication and prevention of neuralgic deficits. Treatment is advisable after growth has been completed to diminish the risk of recurrence.
- Subjects
PALATE tumors; HISTOPATHOLOGY; TUMOR surgery
- Publication
Clinical Dentistry (0974-3979), 2012, Vol 6, Issue 12, p34
- ISSN
0974-3979
- Publication type
Case Study