PMC5767993_01
Preoperative growth seen attached between the interdental gingiva of 45 and 46
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F1
The growth was sessile at the base and extended on the lingual side toward the floor of the mouth [Figure 1].
Computed beam tomography showing intraosseous defect between 45 and 46
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F2
Computed beam tomography was conducted to investigate in detail any osseous pathology [Figure 2].
Excised tissue of 3.5 cm x 2.5 cm size
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F3
The growth excised was 3.5 cm into 2.5 cm in size and sent for histopathological examination [Figure 3].
Recurrence of growth after 15 days
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F4
After 15 days, the growth recurred, more close to the floor of the mouth, while the interdental gingival tissue appeared to be healed [Figure 4].
Histopathological picture showing smooth muscle cells
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F5
No sarcomatous features were detected [Figure 5].