Author:
Motahhary Pouria,Sarrafpour Babak,Abdirad Afshin
Abstract
Abstract
Background
Lymphangioma is a benign lesion that is related to proliferation of lymphatic vessels. Lymphangioma of the gingiva is a rare lesion that manifest as a pebbly hyperplasia on gingiva. The purpose of this study is to report a case of bilateral symmetrical lymphangioma of the gingiva.
Case presentation
A 32-year-old man was presented with bilateral hyperplasia of gingiva in upper canine regions. The lesions were resected completely and evaluated histologically. The microscopic evaluation revealed lymphangioma.
Conclusion
Bilateral lymphangioma of the gingiva is a very rare lesion which its origin is controversial.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
General Medicine,Histology,Pathology and Forensic Medicine
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