Verrucous xanthoma of tongue- An unusual clinical and site presentation

Dr Preeti Sharma; Dr Neelam Sahani; Dr Amit Kumar Yadav; Dr Somshankar Chowdhury; Dr Nisha Rana; Dr Indrani Dhawan

Volume : VI, Issue : VII, July - 2017

Verrucous xanthoma of tongue- An unusual clinical and site presentation

Dr Preeti Sharma, Dr Neelam Sahani, Dr Amit Kumar Yadav, Dr Somshankar Chowdhury, Dr Nisha Rana, Dr Indrani Dhawan

Abstract :

Verrucous xanthoma is a rare, benign, asymptomatic entity in the oral cavity with most cases occurring in the gingiva. Non-specific clinico-radiological features, makes the diagnosis a challenging task. We describe an exceptionally rare and unusual case of verrucous xanthoma of tongue arising in a middle aged chronic smoker. The sessile, papillomatous growth measured 1.5 x 1.5 cm. Clinical differential diagnosis of a verrucous lesion was considered and diagnosis was confirmed on histopathological examination, supported by immunohistochemical positivity for CD 68. Owing to paucity of literature, awareness of this uncommon entity is essential amongst pathologists and clinicians. Classical histopathological features along with clinical correlation is imperative for a decisive diagnosis.