Elastofibromatous Lesion in The Oral Mucosa

Abstract

Elastofibromas are tumor-like lesions composed of elastic and fibrous connective tissue and often associated with local trauma. Although solar elastosis is routinely seen in actinic cheilitis cases, intraoral trauma-induced elastosis, usually referred as elastofibromatous lesions, is rarely reported. Woman, 63, was referred for management of a lesion located in the right buccal mucosa that had been detected during routine oral examination. The patient reported no local trauma or prior surgery. Intraoral examination disclosed a whitish-translucent plaque.