The epithelioid blue nevus: A rare intraoral nevomelanocytic tumor
2011
Epithelioid Blue Nevus: A Rare Tumor in the Mouth
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Hanna Atef Rawal, Swati Y, Anderson Kenneth M, Rawal Yeshwant B
Primary Institution: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Conclusion
The case study documents a rare epithelioid blue nevus in the oral mucosa of a patient who did not exhibit features of the Carney complex, with no recurrence observed after two years.
Supporting Evidence
- The epithelioid blue nevus is a rare tumor that can occur in the oral cavity.
- Histopathological examination is necessary for accurate diagnosis.
- The patient did not show any signs of the Carney complex.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare type of skin tumor found in the mouth of a 52-year-old woman, which was removed and hasn't come back after two years.
Methodology
An excisional biopsy was performed, and the tissue was examined microscopically.
Participant Demographics
52-year-old African-American female
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