Multiple Oral Leiomyomas in an Infant : A Rare Case

Joint Authors

Alvarez, Efraín
Ardila, Carlos M.
Laberry, María P.

Source

Case Reports in Dentistry

Issue

Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-3, 3 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2012-06-03

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

3

Main Subjects

Dental

Abstract EN

Oral leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor that occurs most frequently in the uterine myometrium, gastrointestinal tract, and skin.

Incidence in the oral cavity is considered uncommon.

Most cases are reported in adults, with very few cases described in children.

A rare case of multiple leiomyomas localized on the tongue, cheek, and floor of the mouth of an 8-month-old baby is reported.

The diagnosis of leiomyoma in the oral cavity is mainly determined by histological studies; however, immunohistochemical tests are recommended in order to differentiate from other tumors.

Surgical excision of the lesion appears to be the best treatment option.

A review of the literature did not reveal any previously reported case of multiple oral leiomyomas.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Alvarez, Efraín& Laberry, María P.& Ardila, Carlos M.. 2012. Multiple Oral Leiomyomas in an Infant : A Rare Case. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499374

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Alvarez, Efraín…[et al.]. Multiple Oral Leiomyomas in an Infant : A Rare Case. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-3.
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American Medical Association (AMA)

Alvarez, Efraín& Laberry, María P.& Ardila, Carlos M.. Multiple Oral Leiomyomas in an Infant : A Rare Case. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-3.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-499374

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-499374