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Dill Fuchs L, Borges Kirschnick L, de Farias Gabriel A, Martins Silveira F, Ajudarte Lopes M, Petersen Wagner V, Frenzel Schuch L, Domingues Martins M. Oral focal mucinosis: A systematic review. Br J Oral Maxillofac Surg 2024; 62:669-675. [PMID: 39107146 DOI: 10.1016/j.bjoms.2024.05.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2024] [Accepted: 05/30/2024] [Indexed: 08/09/2024]
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Oral focal mucinosis (OFM) is a rare lesion first described in 1974, but the aetiology remains unknown. Clinically, OFM presents as an asymptomatic nodular lesion and the similarity of clinical features to other soft tissue injuries makes the diagnosis difficult. The aim of this study was to integrate the demographic, clinical, and histopathological characteristics from previously published cases of OFM into a systematic review. Electronic searches without publication date restriction were performed in the following databases: Embase, PubMed, Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus. Case reports or case series of OFM published in English and presenting enough clinical and histopathological information were included. This systematic review identified 42 studies from 12 countries, comprising 113 cases of OFM. This lesion affected more females than males, usually in the fourth decade of life. The gingiva was the most common anatomical location, followed by the palate. Clinical presentation was most often an asymptomatic nodule. Imaging exams revealed that most cases did not have bone involvement. Surgical removal was the treatment of choice for most cases and only one recurrent case was reported. In conclusion, OFM is an uncommon pathology, and its diagnosis depends on histopathological analysis. The lesion could be included as a differential diagnosis of benign soft tissue lesions of the oral cavity, especially those affecting the gingiva.
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- Larissa Dill Fuchs
- Department of Oral Pathology, Dental School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Dental School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, Molecular Pathology Area, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil
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- Department of Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Universidade de São Paulo (FOUSP), São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis in Pathology and Oral Medicine, Molecular Pathology Area, School of Dentistry, Universidad de la República (UDELAR), Montevideo, Uruguay
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- Department of Oral Pathology, Dental School, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil; Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
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McDaniel CR, Hixson DR, Johnson TM, Inouye KAS. Gingival nodule at the site of a previous connective tissue graft. J Am Dent Assoc 2024:S0002-8177(24)00313-1. [PMID: 39023482 DOI: 10.1016/j.adaj.2024.06.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/14/2024] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 06/10/2024] [Indexed: 07/20/2024]
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Martínez-Ortega JI, Gómez-Torres RE. Oral Focal Mucinosis of the Tongue: A Rare Localization for a Rare Entity. Am J Dermatopathol 2023; 45:00000372-990000000-00218. [PMID: 37462208 DOI: 10.1097/dad.0000000000002490] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/20/2023]
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ABSTRACT Oral focal mucinosis (OFM) is a rare connective tissue disorder that is characterized by the excessive production of hyaluronic acid due to myxoid degeneration of submucosal connective tissue. The disorder typically presents as an asymptomatic nodule or mass in the gingiva or hard palate, and OFM of the tongue is even more unusual. In this report, we present a case of OFM on the tongue in a 72-year-old female patient who presented with a symptomatic lump that had been growing for 6 months on the dorsum of her tongue. The patient reported discomfort and pain while speaking and swallowing, and the lump was visually apparent on examination. OFM is a benign condition that does not have any specific clinical or radiographical features that distinguish it from other more common oral lesions, such as lipoma or fibroma. Therefore, histopathological examination is essential for a definitive diagnosis. The management of OFM typically involves surgical excision of the lesion. In this case, complete surgical removal of the lesion under general anesthesia was performed, and the patient was followed up for 10 months postoperatively. During the follow-up period, there was no evidence of recurrence, and the patient reported significant improvement in her symptoms. In conclusion, OFM is a rare connective tissue disorder that can occur in the oral cavity. Although OFM of the tongue is even rarer, it should be considered in the differential diagnosis of oral lesions. Histopathological examination is essential for definitive diagnosis, and surgical excision is typically the preferred treatment modality.
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- Research Institute in Dentistry, Center of Health Sciences, University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, México
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Miyahara GI, de Castro TF, Araújo WAF, Tomo S, Biasoli ER, Santos-Silva AR, Xavier-Júnior JCC, Crivelini MM, Bernabé DG. A submucous yellow nodule of the fornix. Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol 2022; 134:124-127. [PMID: 35210203 DOI: 10.1016/j.oooo.2021.12.120] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 11/23/2021] [Accepted: 12/02/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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- Glauco Issamu Miyahara
- Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil.
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- Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Diagnosis Department, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas - UNICAMP, Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Pathology Institute of Araçatuba, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; School of Medicine, Centro Universitário Católico Unisalesiano Auxilium, Araçatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Oral Oncology Center, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil; Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São Paulo State University (UNESP), School of Dentistry, Aracatuba, São Paulo, Brazil
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Morimoto M, Takano M, Sato T, Kitamura T, Makino S. Rapidly Growing Superficial Angiomyxoma in Mandibular Gingiva: A Case Report and Literature Review. Head Neck Pathol 2022; 16:956-961. [PMID: 35397068 PMCID: PMC9424478 DOI: 10.1007/s12105-022-01447-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2022] [Accepted: 03/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Superficial angiomyxoma (SA) is a benign tumor characterized by extensive myxoid stroma, numerous small blood vessels, sparse spindle-shaped fibroblastic cells, and inflammatory cell infiltrate. Oral cavity SA is extremely rare and typically presents as a painless, slow growth. We experienced SA in the mandibular gingiva that is rapidly growing. The patient was a 15-year-old female whose chief complaint was a painless mass in the lingual gingiva of the mandible that increased in size over 1 month. An excisional biopsy was performed under local anesthesia. According to histopathological examination, the mass was diagnosed as SA. The patient experienced recurrence twice because of positive margins. The second recurrent lesion, including periosteum, was resected, and no recurrence has been observed for 1 year. The cause of rapid growth was attributed to edematous changes due to tongue habit or traumatic stimuli. As this case exhibited repeated local recurrence, careful follow-up is required.
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- Masahiro Morimoto
- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Hokuto Hospital, 7-5 Kisen, Inada-cho, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Hokuto Hospital, 7-5 Kisen, Inada-cho, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Hokuto Hospital, 7-5 Kisen, Inada-cho, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Japan
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- Department of Dentistry and Oral Surgery, Hokuto Hospital, 7-5 Kisen, Inada-cho, Obihiro-shi, Hokkaido Japan
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Silva Cunha JL, Leite AA, de Castro Abrantes T, Vervloet LP, de Lima Morais TM, de Oliveira Paiva Neto G, Kimura TNL, Ferreira SMS, de Albuquerque-Júnior RLC, Abrahão AC, Romañach MJ, Benevenuto de Andrade BA, de Almeida OP, Soares CD. Oral focal mucinosis: A multi-institutional study and literature review. J Cutan Pathol 2020; 48:24-33. [PMID: 33410541 DOI: 10.1111/cup.13813] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/26/2020] [Revised: 07/05/2020] [Accepted: 07/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND Oral focal mucinosis (OFM) is a rare benign condition of unknown etiology, considered the oral counterpart of cutaneous focal mucinosis. We report the clinicopathologic features of 21 cases of OFM in conjunction with a review of the literature. METHODS Clinical data were collected from the records of five oral and maxillofacial pathology services. All cases were evaluated by hematoxylin and eosin staining, histochemistry, and immunohistochemistry (vimentin, S-100, α-SMA, CD34, and mast cell). RESULTS The series comprised 14 females (66.7%) and seven males (33.3%), with a mean age of 48.2 ± 20.7 years (range: 8-77 years) and a 2:1 female-to-male ratio. Most of the lesions affected the gingiva (n = 6, 28.6%) and presented clinically as asymptomatic sessile or pedunculated nodules with fibrous or hyperplasic appearance. All cases were negative for S-100 protein, CD34, and α-SMA and positive for Alcian blue staining. Conservative surgical excision was the treatment in all cases, and there was only one recurrence. CONCLUSION OFM is a rare benign disorder that is often clinically misdiagnosed as reactive lesions or benign proliferative processes. Dermatologists and pathologists should consider OFM in the differential diagnosis of soft tissue lesions in the oral cavity, mainly located in the gingiva.
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- John Lennon Silva Cunha
- Oral Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Department of Oral Diagnosis and Pathology, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, Brazil
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- Oral Pathology Section, Department of Oral Diagnosis, Piracicaba Dental School, University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, Brazil
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Cho JJ, Shupak RP, Michaels C. Oral focal mucinosis of the mandible in an adolescent patient. BMJ Case Rep 2019; 12:12/12/e232671. [PMID: 31852693 DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2019-232671] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Oral focal mucinosis (OFM) is the rare oral manifestation of cutaneous focal mucinosis. It is a diagnosis made histopathologically, as OFM remains clinically similar to other more common oral lesions, and radiographs do not provide any diagnostic information. This case is a report of a teenage female with left mandibular involvement of an elevated, rounded, asymptomatic, mucosa-coloured lesion in the facial and lingual gingiva between her left first and second mandibular molars. The cause was unclear, although the patient stated that she may have sustained a laceration in that area several months prior. An incisional biopsy revealed histopathological findings consistent with OFM, and complete surgical excision of the lesion was performed under a general anaesthetic, with no signs of recurrence for 2 months. The histological, clinical and accepted treatment methods on OFM will be discussed. Clinicians, including those serving paediatric populations, should consider OFM in their differential diagnoses when evaluating gingival lesions.
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- Jason J Cho
- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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