Clinical Presentation • Firm • Same as or more pale than surrounding tissue • Pedunculated or broadly based (sessile) fibrous mass with a
smooth, elevated surface • Asymptomatic and slow growing • May be secondarily ulcerated or keratotic • Typically in regions accessible to trauma: buccal mucosa, later-
al tongue margin, lower lip
Diagnosis • Appearance • Location
Differential Diagnosis • Other submucosa/connective soft tissue tumors, as follow:
• Granular cell tumor • Neurofibroma • Lipoma • Schwannoma
• Salivary tumor • Metastatic tumor
Treatment • Conservative local excision
Prognosis • Excellent