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.
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, New Jersey Dental School, Newark.
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Dolinsky
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