Oral focal mucinosis

J Oral Maxillofac Surg. 1985 May;43(5):372-4. doi: 10.1016/0278-2391(85)90259-9.

Abstract

Two cases of oral focal mucinosis are described. Both were diagnosed clinically as fibroma of the gingiva. The clinical and histopathologic features of this unusual lesion are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Fibroma / pathology
  • Gingival Diseases / pathology*
  • Gingival Neoplasms / pathology
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Mucins / metabolism*

Substances

  • Mucins