Recurrent telangiectatic granuloma in floor of the mouth (an unusual location)

Abstract

Telangiectatic granuloma is primarily a reactive tumor like overgrowth in oral cavity due to irritation, physical trauma or hormonal factors. It predominantly occurs on maxillary facial gingiva and mainly in anterior region, in the second decade of life of young females. Gingiva is the most common site of occurrence accounting about 75% of all cases due to presence of chronic low grade irritation caused by calculus within the gingival crevice. In this report we present a case of telangiectatic granuloma in floor of the mouth which is relatively unusual site of occurrence, 30-year-old female patient had noticed a growth in mouth for 3 months. The surgically removed mass was histologically evaluated. It was composed of parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium and underlying connective tissue stroma with numerous dilated and engorged blood filled capillaries lined by plump, proliferating endothelial cells.