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- Title
Elastofibromatous change of the oral mucosa: case report and literature review.
- Authors
Nonaka, Cassiano Francisco Weege; Rêgo, Delane Maria; da Costa Miguel, Márcia Cristina; de Souza, Lélia Batista; Pinto, Leão Pereira
- Abstract
Elastofibroma is an uncommon fibrous pseudotumor that usually occurs in the subscapular region of middle-aged and older adults. Since its seminal description, cases of elastofibroma or elastofibroma-like proliferations have been identified at several anatomic locations, including the foot, hand, thigh, olecranon, gastrointestinal tract, trachea, dorsal spine and eye. Involvement of the oral cavity is rare, with only four cases reported to date. Herein, we report a case of elastofibromatous change in the soft palate of a 55-year-old man and review the literature regarding pathogenesis, clinicopathologic features, differential diagnosis and management. Nonaka CFW, Rêgo DM, Miguel MCC, de Souza LB, Pinto LP. Elastofibromatous change of the oral mucosa: case report and literature review.
- Subjects
CASE studies; MUCOUS membranes; CLINICAL medicine; DIFFERENTIAL diagnosis
- Publication
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology, 2010, Vol 37, Issue 10, p1067
- ISSN
0303-6987
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1111/j.1600-0560.2010.01576.x