title: Benign fibroushistiocytoma of the gingiva.
abstract: Benign fibroushistiocytoma is a benign connective tissue tumor rarely seen affecting the head and neck region. These tumors were believed to be of histiocytic origin as they are comprised of cells, which showed spindled morphology and cells with a round histiocytic appearance. The current concept consents that the lesional cells rather represent a fibroblastic differentiation. Diagnosis of these tumors proves to be challenging even with the use of immunohistochemistry due to lack of any specific markers. Here, we describe a case which presented in the gingiva mimicking a reactive lesion, which in fact was a tumor.
authors: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Vinayaka Missions Sankarachariyar Dental College and Hospital, Ariyanoor, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
authors: Palani
authors: P
authors: Rajathi
authors: Mathew
authors: M
authors: Jacob
authors: Indra
authors: I
authors: Priyadharshini
authors: Balakrishnan
authors: B
authors: Sekar
keywords: Benign; fibrous histiocytoma; gingiva; reactive lesion
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