fibrous hyperplasia


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fibrous hyperplasia

An increase in connective tissue cells after inflammation.
See also: hyperplasia
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The underlying lamina propria exhibited area of dense fibrous hyperplasia with chronic inflammatory cell infiltrate with increased vascularity.
In our case, despite the atypical appearance, a presumptive differential was limited by the history of the lesion to a fibrous hyperplasia. We, however, advise vigilance in the need for histopathologic evaluation and proper referral when required.
de Souza Andrade, "Focal fibrous hyperplasia: a review of 193 cases," Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, vol.
Large Draining Focal Fibrous Hyperplasia Secondary to Periapical Granuloma
Keywords: Fibrous hyperplasias, giant cell fibroma, oral lesions
Fibrous hyperplasias are generally considered to be reactive in nature rather than neoplastic; they are simply the overgrowth of tissue in response to a stimulus.
Identification of a giant cell fibroma
Mathur, "Focal fibrous hyperplasia: a case report," International Journal of Dental Clinics, vol.
An Unusually Large Irritation Fibroma Associated with Gingiva of Lower Left Posterior Teeth Region
Other similar intraoral lesions comprise mucoceles, fibromas, fibrous hyperplasia, lymphangioma, and salivary gland lesions; however the final diagnosis is provided by histopathologic analysis.
Diagnostic Workup and Treatment of a Rare Apocrine Hidrocystoma Affecting the Oral Mucosa: A Clinical and Histological Case Report
While the terminology implies a benign neoplasm, most if not all fibromas represent reactive focal fibrous hyperplasias due to trauma or local irritation.
Management of peripheral ossifying fibroma

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