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Understanding the Distinction Between Traumatic Fibroma and Mucocele in Pediatric Patients: A Report of Two Cases.

Dhruvi Solanki, Punit Fulzele, Nilima R Thosar, Rutuja Ragit, Unnati Shirbhate, Ishani Rahate, Harikishan Kanani

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.

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Dhruvi SolankiDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Punit FulzeleDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Nilima R ThosarDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Rutuja RagitDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Unnati ShirbhateDepartment of Periodontics, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Ishani RahateDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.
Harikishan KananiDepartment of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sharad Pawar Dental College, Datta Meghe Institute of Higher Education & Research, Wardha, IND.

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Abstract

Traumatic fibroma is a reactive oral cavity lesion that manifests as a localized, non-neoplastic, inflammatory hyperplastic papule of fibrous connective tissue. Alternatively, mucocele is another frequent oral lesion, caused by mucus pooling in the tissues as a result of trauma to minor salivary glands. This article aims to shed light on traumatic fibroma and mucocele of the lower lip in pediatric patients. Two pediatric patients complained of soft tissue growth on the left side of the lower lip. Appropriate diagnosis, treatment planning, and light amplification by stimulated emission of radiation excision were done for both patients. The excised samples were sent for histopathological analysis. Both patients showed clinical resolution in a short period without any discomfort. A comprehensive understanding of these variances is essential for precise diagnosis and tailored treatment strategies.

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case reportlaserlip bitinglip lesionslip pathologiesmucocelepediatric oral lesionssalivary gland diseasestraumatic fibromatraumatic lesions

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PMCPMC10996306

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