title: Leiomyoma of the maxilla - report of a case.
abstract: Leiomyoma is a rare tumor in this location. It probably arises from the tunica media of blood vessels. Electron microscopy is necessary to confirm the diagnosis. Local excision of the lesion is adequate treatment.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007889:Leiomyoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008854:Microscopy, Electron