Angioleiomyoma in Right Lingual Gingiva-A Case Report

Abstract

Leiomyomas are benign soft tissue neoplasms that arise from smooth muscle. There are three distinct types of leiomyomas: piloleiomyomas, angioleiomyomas, and genital leiomyomas, which reflect the most origin of the smooth muscle tumor and correspond to the histologic or anatomic site. Angioleiomyomas, as we present here, originate from smooth muscle within the walls of arteries and veins. Although some cases are reported in the gastrointestinal tract, larynx, and brain, oral angioleiomyomas are infrequently found. Malignant transformation probably does not occur, and therefore, they do not affect mortality directly. However, careful histologic examination is still necessary to distinguish these benign lesions from their malignant counterparts due to different prognosis. Here, we present a case of angioleiomyoma found attached to the lower gingival. Clinical and histological presentation of angioleiomyomas with its treatment will be discussed in this article.