Neurofibroma of the gingiva

ABSTRACT

Neurofibroma and Schwanoma are the tumors which have their origin from the nerve sheaths of peripheral nerves. Although common in the head and neck region, they are rarely encountered in the oral cavity. Of the oral cavity tongue is the most common site followed by buccal mucosa, floor of mouth, palate, lips and gingival in a descending order of frequency. We present a case of Neurofibroma originating from the gingiva. It apperated as a large encapsulated mass, measuring 10 cm x 8 cm, filling whole of the oral cavity. Surgery was conservative and their was no recurrence