A Case of Verruciform Xanthoma Arising in the Tongue

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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Main Authors: Yukihiro Hiraishi, Itaru Tojyo, Norifumi Kiga, Koji Tanimoto, Shigeyuki Fujita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited 2016-12-01
Series:Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research
Subjects:
foam cell
hyperparakeratosis
verrucous proliferation
Online Access:https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/8965/22157_CE[NE]_F(Sh)_PF1(NEAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(EKAK).pdf

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