Verruciform xanthoma of the oral mucosa

Abstract

Verruciform xanthoma is a rather rare lesion that is mostly confined to the oral mucosa. The clinical picture may vary considerably. The diagnosis is based on the presence of numerous xanthoma cells in the connective tissue papillae. A case of verruciform xanthoma on the gingiva in relation to lower right posterior region in a 43-year-old man is presented. The findings reported in the literature are also discussed. abstract Key Words: Verruciform xanthoma, oral mucosa.