Angioleiomyoma: an unusual diagnosis for a lump in the cheek

Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2009 Dec;47(8):641-2. doi: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2008.12.008. Epub 2009 Feb 4.

Abstract

Buccal swellings such as fibroepithelial polyps and granulomas are commonly seen in any oral diagnostic clinic, but occasionally an unusual mass presents. We describe a rare case of a man with a four-year history of a slowly enlarging, painless buccal mass that was confirmed histologically as an angioleiomyoma. Deep dissection to excise the mass completely caused no damage to nerves and there has been no recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Angiomyoma / diagnosis*
  • Cheek / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mouth Mucosa / pathology
  • Mouth Neoplasms / diagnosis*