A Case of Verruciform Xanthoma Arising in the Tongue
Verruciform Xanthoma (VX) is a rare lesion of the oral cavity. Histologically, it is characterized by papillary or verrucous proliferation of squamous epithelium and numerous foam cells. VX arising in the tongue is comparatively rare, as most cases of VX in oral cavity occur in gingiva. A 65-year-...
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| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-12-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8965/22157_CE[NE]_F(Sh)_PF1(NEAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(EKAK).pdf |
| Summary: | Verruciform Xanthoma (VX) is a rare lesion of the oral cavity. Histologically, it is characterized by papillary or verrucous proliferation of
squamous epithelium and numerous foam cells. VX arising in the tongue is comparatively rare, as most cases of VX in oral cavity occur
in gingiva. A 65-year-old woman was referred to our clinic with a mass on the left side of the tongue. The lesion was yellowish, and its
surface was granulated. The patient had neither tenderness nor any symptoms. The lesion was clinically diagnosed to be a benign tumor,
and hence, biopsy was performed, according to which it was diagnosed as hyperparakeratosis. Based on this diagnosis, the tumor was
excised under general anesthesia. Histopathologically, the tumor consisted of stratified squamous epithelium with parakeratosis and
elongated rete ridges. Aggregation of foam cells was observed between and under the rete ridges. From these features, a diagnosis of
VX was made. The patient has had no local recurrence as of three years post-operatively. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |