A very rare form of leiomyoma: Mandibular angioleiomyoma

Intraoral view of the patient prior to the biopsy, revealing a small ulcer on the mass and displacement of the second molar.

Orthopantomograph of the patient prior to the operation.

Conventional CT image of the patient clearly demonstrating the lesion, compressing the lingual plate of the mandibular compact bone.

Intraoral view of the patient after the biopsy, revealing the increase in its size.

The specimen consisted of two pieces: one with a molar tooth having uncompleted roots and second with a piece of the tooth germ.

Photomicrograph of vascular leiomyoma covered by gingival stratified squamous epithelium; also revealing an ulcerous area of the gingival tissue [H.E., ×44].

Intraoral appearance of the patient during the recall examination 5 years after the surgery.

The recent post-operative recall orthopantomograph, without any pathology in the operation area.