Abstract

PENA GONZALEZ, I. et al. Lingual angioleiomyoma: A case report. Rev Esp Cirug Oral y Maxilofac [online]. 2008, vol.30, n.2, pp.101-105. ISSN 2173-9161.

Introduction. Oral leiomyomas are uncommon smooth muscle tumors due to the scant presence of this tissue in the oral cavity. The most common type is angioleiomyoma. Angioleiomyomas usually are asymptomatic tumors that can become malignant, so surgery is necessary. These tumors have a histopathologic diagnosis and the differential diagnosis from their malignant counterparts is important. Surgery is the treatment of choice and recurrence is rare. Material and method. We report a case of lingual angioleiomyoma, its histopathologic findings, and our literature review. Discussion. Lingual angioleiomyomas are tumors that are uncommon, usually asymptomatic, and easy to access for surgery. Histopathologic findings show intense positive staining to smooth muscle actin. The differential diagnosis is with other lingual masses, such as abscesses, neuromas and minor salivary gland tumors. Surgery is the treatment of choice and recurrence is rare. Conclusions. Lingual angioleiomyomas are uncommon benign tumors to consider in the diagnosis of lingual masses. Malignancy must be excluded by adequate histopathologic study.

Keywords : Angioleiomyoma; Tongue.

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