Leiomyoma of the incisive papilla region: a case report.
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.
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Division of Stomatology, Institute for Medical Research, Jalan Pahang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
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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