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Traumatic fibroma of tongue
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Description
Traumatic or irritational fibroma is a common benign exophytic and reactive oral lesion that develops secondary to injury.1 ,2 Fibroma is a result of a chronic repair process that includes granulation tissue and scar formation resulting in a fibrous submucosal mass. Recurrences are rare and may be caused by repetitive trauma at the same site. The lesion does not have a risk for malignancy.3
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