Gingival Fibrous Nodules: Report of Four Cases

Srivathsa, Srikanth Hanasoge; Guledgud, Mahima V; Patil, Karthikeya

doi:10.5171/2013.681559

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“…Patients had no history of systemic disease and were unaware of the presence of lesions. [ 4 ] These findings are consistent with the results of this study. In the diagnosis of gingival lesions, a detailed history of existing lesions, along with a complete examination of body systems, especially skin changes, and questions about symptoms such as joint pain, muscle weakness, shortness of breath, double vision and chest pain, presents more information (due to the presence of oral symptoms in some systemic diseases).…”

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“…The mean age of the patients with gingival lesions was 34.9 years, slightly more than the previous one. [ 4 ] In previous studies, lesions in the labial mucosa have been seen in both upper and lower jaw, but more lesions appear in the mandible and mucogingival location. [ 2 3 ] According to the results of this study, gingival lesions were detected in the maxilla (58.4%), maxilla and mandible (30.4%) and mandible (11.2%).…”

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“…For this reason, these papules are usually present in the gingiva for a long time, and there is no bone resorption in radiography. [ 4 ] Some conditions such as gingival cysts,[ 5 ] exostoses, multiple hamartomas and gingival manifestations of nodular sclerosis,[ 6 ] focal epithelial hyperplasia and papillomas are very similar to gingival papules. [ 7 ] Exostoses are seen as firm nodules when touched, and the results of their clinical examinations may also be similar to gingival papules.…”

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“…Despite advances in dentistry and medicine, details of the nature and epidemiology of them are not available. [ 4 ] Hence, a precise definition of lesions similar to that in previous investigations mentioned in the case reports is needed. Exostosis, gingival cyst,[ 5 ] hamartoma,[ 6 ] papilloma and fibroma,[ 7 ] According to previous observations, few lesions such as exostosis, gingival cyst, hamartoma, papiloma and fibroma have similar appearance mimicking gingival papules.…”

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“…If the nature of these normal variations is detected, no specific treatment and patient follow-up are required. [ 4 ] Gingival papules (gingival fibrous nodules or gingival nodules) are all benign and in some ways similar to small fibromas. Of course, their clinical and histological features differentiate them from lesions such as secondary oral nodules of epidermolysis bullosa.…”

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Epidemiologic and histopathological evaluation of unclassified gingival papules in Urmia, Iran

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Khashabi

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et al. 2023

J Oral Maxillofac Pathol

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Objectives: Unclassified gingival papules might be mistaken with other malignant lesions as they resemble some other oral lesions. The present study demonstrates epidemiologic and histopathological characteristics of the gingival unclassified papules in the patients referred to Urmia Dental School, Iran. Materials and Methods: A cross sectional descriptive study design was conducted among 500 pateints in Urmai university of medical sciences, Iran. The participant's demographic data and medical history were obtained using clinical examinations and a questionnaire. Histopathological assessments were done in two specimens. The effect of the possible factors on the incidence of gingival papules was statistically assessed by Fisher's exact test. Results: Among 500 participants, 340 (68%) demonstrated unclassified gingival papules (40.9% males, 59.1% females; mean age of 34.9 years). No significant differences were found regarding the effect of gender, smoking, mouth breathing, history of skin disease or pregnancy on the incidence of gingival papules. However, the breastfeeding females ( P < 0.004) or those using contraceptive pills ( P < 0.02) showed lower frequency of papules' incidence. Among 340 papules, 332 (97.6%) were white in color, 337 (99.1%) were well defined and 331 (97.3%) were observed in the keratinized gingiva. 207 (60.9%) were multiple and 133 (39.1%) were single lesions. The papules showed healthy tissues similar to gingival tissue; however, abundant collagen bundles were irregular and close to the surface, which was covering by stratified squamous epithelium. Conclusion: Gingival papules are common findings in patients referring to Urmia Dental School; the lesions were almost white in color, well defined and appeared in the keratinized gingiva. The lesions were a variation of normal oral structures with no treatment requirements.

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