Pathological Nagging Nugget of the Oral Cavity – A Case of an Irritation Fibroma

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Austin Dent Sci. 2017; 2(1): 1012.

Pathological Nagging Nugget of the Oral Cavity – A Case of an Irritation Fibroma

Pauly G*, Kashyap RR, Kini R, Rao PK and Bhandarkar GP

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A J Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka, India

*Corresponding author: Geon Pauly N, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A J Institute of Dental Sciences, Kuntikana, NH-66, Mangaluru, Karnataka, India

Received: July 18, 2017; Accepted: July 31, 2017; Published: August 07, 2017

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A 60-year-old male patient visited our department with the chief complaint of a growth near the lower left anterior teeth region since 1 year. The swelling was insidious in onset and had no associated pain or discomfort. Patient gave no known history of lip biting. His medical history was non-contributory. On clinical examination, the swelling was on the labial mucosa in the region of 33. There was chronic generalized attrition with evident sharp edges in the region (Figure 1A). On inspection, the growth was well-defined, exophytic, lobulated, round, appeared smooth and measured approximately 0.3cm in diameter and height (Figure 1B). Palpation revealed it was firm in consistency, had a pedunculated base, was non-tender and non-compressible, no pulse was felt; temperature was not raised, and was movable over the peduncle. Based on the history, clinical presentation and surrounding etiological factors a diagnosis of irritation fibroma of the lower lip was given. Surgical excision was carried out after blood examination, followed by endodontic treatment of the teeth in need.

Citation:Pauly G, Kashyap RR, Kini R, Rao PK and Bhandarkar GP. Pathological Nagging Nugget of the Oral Cavity – A Case of an Irritation Fibroma. Austin Dent Sci. 2017; 2(1): 1012.