title: Symmetrical gingival fibromatosis.
abstract: Symmetrical gingival fibromatosis, a rare and unusual form of idiopathic gingival fibrous hyperplasia, has recently been identified as a distinct clinical entity. The clinical and histologic features of a case of this disorder are presented. The relationship of this clinical entity to generalized gingival fibromatosis is considered, and the histologic findings in the present case are discussed.
mesh_terms: D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005351:Fibromatosis, Gingival / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010159:Palate / Q000473:pathology