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Preoperative view with palatal fibroma
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F1
On intraoral examination, a large, smooth-surfaced, and pedunculated growth was observed (2.5 x 2 x 1.5 cm approx) in the palatal area (Fig. 1).
Histopathological view
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F2
The report showed orthokeratinized stratified squamous epithelium with short rete pegs encircling the connective tissue stroma with abundant collagen fiber bundles along with proliferating spindle-shaped fibroblasts, few myxomatous areas, chronic inflammatory cells infiltration, and blood vessels (Fig. 2).
Intraoperative view and excised lesion
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F3
Final diagnosis of irritational fibroma was made and surgical excision of lesion was done (Figs 3A and B).
Postoperative views after 1 month and 1 year
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Follow-up showed perfect healing and no recurrence until 1 year postsurgery (Figs 4A and B).