title: Leiomyoma of the incisive papilla region: a case report.
abstract: Leiomyomas are benign neoplasms of smooth muscle origin. They represent rare entities in the oral cavity. A case arising from the incisive papilla region of a 3-month-old infant is described and the histogenesis as well as the biologic potential of this tumor are discussed.
authors.affiliation: Division of Stomatology, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Ng
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Siar
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Abdul Latif
mesh_terms: D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000151:congenital / Q000473:pathology