Successful Management of an Emerging Distinct Gingival Lesion With a New Histopathological Identity
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: Gingival fibroma is a pathological condition that can manifest in pediatric and adult patients, often presenting diagnostic challenges due to shared histopathological characteristics among various lesions. It has been reported as a novel category with distinct histopathological features with new diagnostic criteria. A 40-year-old Saudi female patient with no significant medical history reported a 4×3 cm pedunculated, non-tender, firm, red gingival growth adjacent to the remaining root of tooth number 27 in the maxillary left side. Radiographic assessment yielded remarkable findings. An excisional biopsy was performed, and histopathology analysis confirmed the lesion to be a gingival fibroma. This case marks the first reported instance of gingival fibroma in Saudi Arabia. The recognition of such distinctive histopathological features contributes to improved diagnostic accuracy and highlights the need for vigilance in identifying emerging pathological entities within the gingival overgrowths. The recognition of gingival fibroma as a unique pathological entity is clinically significant, resolving diagnostic challenges in gingival growth cases. Specific diagnostic criteria enable accurate differentiation from similar lesions. The advancement improves patient care and refines the understanding of gingival overgrowth pathogenesis.
Source: Cureus
DOI: 10.7759/cureus.71174
Author: Faris Almutairi
Institution: Qassim University
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4403312245