Oral verruciform xanthomas mimicking potentially malignant disorders

• DOI: 10.4317/jced.61411
• Publication Date: 2024-03-16T12:19:27Z
• Authors: K. Preto; G. Lopes-Santos; M. Zanda; D. Oliveira
• Keywords: Case Report; UNESCO:CIENCIAS MÉDICAS

Verruciform xanthoma represents a reactive lesion, common in the skin and somewhat rare mouth.Cases description: Two cases of verrucous white plaques, located on tongue floor mouth different 30-yearsold man woman clinically diagnosed as leukoplakia, are described.The histopathological analyses confirmed diagnosis oral verruciform xanthomas for both lesions.Practical implications: Despite uncommon cavity, xanthoma, particularly when affecting regions with higher risk developing cancer, should be included differential potentially malignant disorders.The analysis remains "gold standard technique" more accurate xanthoma.