Epulis fibrosaK06.8

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Long-term, tumour-like, non-specific, inflammatory and irritant granulation or resorption tumour that occurs on the vestibular side of the gingiva and is usually solitary.

EtiopathogenesisThis section has been translated automatically.

Probably due to chronic irritation of the gums; fibrosis leads to the formation of a hard, white-reddish tumour.

LocalizationThis section has been translated automatically.

Mostly vestibular gingiva.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Pea to cherry stone sized, coarse, occasionally eroded, painless polyposis.

HistologyThis section has been translated automatically.

Benign fibroepithelial neoplasm.

Differential diagnosisThis section has been translated automatically.

Benign or malignant tumours; fibroids; fistulas; pulp polyps.

TherapyThis section has been translated automatically.

Excision and histological control.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer