Fibroma of tongue

Fibroma is a benign tumor, which is usually formed of connective tissue fibers. Fibroma similar to branched-chain polyps. This type of tumor can occur in different parts of the body to various organs, including the mouth. One of the variants of fibroma of the tongue. This problem is more common in children or teenagers, ill people up to 15 years, although there may be cases in adults.

Why fibroids are formed

Usually fibroma language does not develop in a completely healthy oral cavity. Always precede the emergence of any problems, which may be inflammatory, traumatic or genetic in nature. Thus, as with other malignant processes, usually it is about provoking factors that cause changes in tissues and formation of the tumor, in this case of fibroma of the tongue.

Predisposing factors:

• Genetic predisposition
• Stomatitis, glossitis,
• Permanent injury due to malocclusion or poor quality dentures.

Looks like?

Fibroma is a tumor having a circular shape, it protrudes above the mucosal surface, has a leg or just wide basis. Fibroma of the tongue is usually painless. If associated infection, then the tumour may be palpable, swells and there is pain. Often the fibroid is enclosed in mucosal tissues and has a smooth surface. Ulceration is observed in rare cases. The tumor grows very slowly as all kinds of fibromas of the oral cavity, and for a long time it remains the same size.

Types

• Dense fibroma, which consists of a tight fibrous connective fibers.
• The soft fibroma is formed from thin fibers of connective tissue that to each other do not fit tightly.
• Fibroma irritation is not considered a true tumor and is a papule pale pink color, which gradually turns into a small knot.

On the mucous membranes of the tongue often formed soft fibroma, however, there are tight, but slightly less often. This type of tumors usually do not bother the person, especially if the fibroid is small and not inflamed. In the absence of traumatic factors the tumour behaves calmly, in cases of prolonged irritation it may be ulceration, and even an increased risk of malignant transformation. The irritation may be due to the failure location of the fibroids, in which, for example, perekusyvaete or constantly rubbing against the teeth.

Diagnosis and treatment

Primary diagnosis of fibroma of the tongue is placed by the dentist during the examination of the patient. Because it has a characteristic appearance, it is usually not a problem. Next, you need an ultrasound to find out the extent of tumor invasion. Histological examination is performed most often after the removal of fibroids, but in some cases, prescribe a biopsy to find out the nature of the tumor. The doctor may consider it necessary in ulceration of the surface of the tumor and inflammation of the fibroids and the surrounding tissue.

The main treatment is carried out surgically. This can be removal of fibroids or excision through laser technology or radio waves. With a small tumor size is enough excision. If necessary, hold the incision of the capsule and the husking of the tumor. The very large sizes of fibroids after its removal may occur deformation of the mucosa of the tongue. To avoid this, perform patchwork coverage of the wound using a nearby tissue.

In the absence of inflammation and irritation fibroma of the tongue is not dangerous, but if she appeared to need to consult a doctor to determine the nature of the tumor, to minimizerisks.