Importance of Histopathology in Diagnosis of Large Fibroepithelial Polyp in Oral Cavity: A Case Report

Viren Shirish Patil and Shandilya Rramanojam

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Bharati Vidyapeeth Dental College and Hospital, India

^*Correspondance to: Viren Shirish Patil 

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Abstract:

A fibroepithelial polyp is the epithelial benign tumor of the oral cavity and which is presented clinically as a tiny size but may be seen as a large mass in some cases which can create a dilemma to operating surgeon to diagnose and treat such lesion. So it is very crucial for a surgeon or a clinician to differentiate and correctly diagnose a lesion to decide appropriate treatment plan for the lesion. In this article we have put forth the importance of the histopathological diagnosis of a lesion having rare, unusual and abiding features but which is one of the most common lesions of the oral cavity i.e. fibroepithelial polyp which states that only size and characteristics of the lesion doesn't matter, the histopathology and surgical intervention go hand in hand which is ultimately favorable to an as well as the patient.

Keywords:

Fibroma; Fibroepithelial polyps; Tumor; Histopathology

Cite the Article:

Patil VS, Rramanojam S. Importance of Histopathology in Diagnosis of Large Fibroepithelial Polyp in Oral Cavity: A Case Report. Ann Clin Case Rep. 2018; 3: 1489.