Focal fibrous hyperplasia: a case report

Fibromas are the benign tumours that are most commonly encountered among the oral soft tissue lesions. They are mostly seen as a protective mechanism of the mucosa towards chronic irritation. They present clinically as a round or ovoid, soft to firm in consistency, exophytic growth, mostly pale pink in colour with smooth surface. These lesions are asymptomatic and do not require any treatment until bothersome to the patient. The clinical features, histopathological features and treatment of an irritational fibroma occurring on the hard palate of a 32 year old female are presented.