Epulis fibrosa K06.8
Definition This 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.
Etiopathogenesis This section has been translated automatically.
Probably due to chronic irritation of the gums; fibrosis leads to the formation of a hard, white-reddish tumour.
Localization This section has been translated automatically.
Mostly vestibular gingiva.
Clinic This section has been translated automatically.
Pea to cherry stone sized, coarse, occasionally eroded, painless polyposis.
Histology This section has been translated automatically.
Benign fibroepithelial neoplasm.
Differential diagnosis This section has been translated automatically.
Benign or malignant tumours; fibroids; fistulas; pulp polyps.
Therapy This section has been translated automatically.
Excision and histological control.