Neuroepithelial hamartoma of the oral cavity.
We report a previously undescribed gingival lesion composed of squamous epithelial islands in close association with bundles of nonmyelinated nerves. A review of the pertinent literature is presented and the histologic differential diagnosis is discussed. We suggest the term neuroepithelial hamartoma for this lesion.
Mesa
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University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark.
Baden
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Grodjesk
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Dolinsky
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D000328:Adult; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D005882:Gingival Diseases / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006222:Hamartoma / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D007150:Immunohistochemistry; D008334:Mandible; D009412:Nerve Fibers / Q000473:pathology; D009418:S100 Proteins / Q000032:analysis; D009626:Terminology as Topic
D009418:S100 Proteins