Case report: Primary intraosseous neurofibroma of maxilla

Abstract

The present article is a case report of solitary neurofibroma of oral cavity in a 50-year-old male patient. Patient reported with chief complaint of swelling in relation to upper front teeth region since 2 months. Based on clinical, radiographical, and histopathological findings the diagnosis of neurofibroma was made. Neurofibroma involving oral cavity as primary lesion is very rare in occurrence. It mainly involves tongue, palate, and buccal mucosa. Surgical excision is performed in the present case.

Keywords

• intraosseous neurofibroma
• soft tissue tumor of palate
• solitary neurofibroma