title: Recurrent peripheral odontogenic fibroma of the attached gingiva: a case report.
abstract: Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is an uncommon, benign, unencapsulated, exophytic gingival mass of fibrous connective tissue covered with a surface epithelium. Odontogenic epithelium and mineralized material may be found in the mass. A case is reported of a lesion that recurred in the attached gingiva following initial excision. Differential diagnosis of exophytic gingival lesions and post-operative management are also discussed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Advanced Periodontology, University of Southern California, School of Dentistry, Los Angeles.
authors.forename: P L
authors.initials: PL
authors.lastname: Michaelides
mesh_terms: D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005350:Fibroma / Q000473:pathology; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D006097:Granulation Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla; D008875:Middle Aged; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local / Q000473:pathology; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000473:pathology