Journal of cranio-maxillo-facial surgery : official publication of the European Association for Cranio-Maxillo-Facial Surgery
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J Craniomaxillofac Surg · Mar 2009
Review Case ReportsFollicular lymphoid hyperplasia of the palate: case report and literature review.
Follicular lymphoid hyperplasia (FLH) of the palate is a very rare benign, proliferative process, with only 20 cases published so far in the English language literature. We describe a case, in a 55-year-old Caucasian female, who developed a swelling in the left posterior hard palate. Bony involvement was absent. ⋯ No further treatment was instituted, and the patient is currently being followed-up every three months. This report demonstrates that FLHs are especially important due to their clinical and, occasionally, microscopic resemblance to follicular lymphomas. Morphologic and immunohistochemical analyses and molecular studies are essential to achieve accurate diagnosis and to implement appropriate management.