Fibromas - Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

A tumour that is comprised mainly of fibrous connective tissue. They can grow in all organs, arising from mesenchyme tissue. The term " fibroblastic " or "fibromatous" is used to describe tumors of the fibrous connective tissue . When the term fibroma is used without modifier, it is usually considered benign , with the term fibrosarcoma reserved for malignant tumors. The term fibroid can also refer to tumors of smooth muscle , as in uterine fibroids. -A fibroma may occur at any oral site, but it is seen most often on the buccal mucosa along the plane of occlusion of the maxillary and mandibular teeth. It is a round-to-ovoid, asymptomatic, smooth-surfaced, and firm sessile or pedunculated mass. The diameter may vary from 1 mm to 2 cm. The surface may be hyperkeratotic or ulcerated due to repeated trauma. Fibromas are most often observed in adults, but they may occur in individuals of any age. The clinical differential diagnosis of a fibroma includes giant cell fibroma, neurofibroma, peripheral giant cell granuloma, mucocele, and benign and malignant salivary gland tumors.

Symptoms of Fibromas

• Swelling .
• Pain.

Treatment of Fibromas

• Watchful waiting .
• Surgical removal .