Myofibroblastic tumor of the oral cavity. A rare clinical entity

N Y State Dent J. 2004 Mar;70(3):28-30.

Abstract

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is a rare clinical entity that can first present in the oral cavity. Though considered a benign lesion, it can behave very locally and aggressively, with significant bony destruction. A rare case of inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor is presented, along with the surgical treatment and an overview of this interesting clinical lesion.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / pathology*
  • Granuloma, Plasma Cell / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Neoplasm Invasiveness
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Muscle Tissue / surgery