Gingival salivary gland choristoma in a pediatric patient: periodontal reconstruction of a rare oral heterotopia with 4-year follow-up
BMC ORAL HEALTH, cilt.26, sa.1, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 26 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1186/s12903-026-08543-9
- Dergi Adı: BMC ORAL HEALTH
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, Natural Science Collection (ProQuest), Biological Science Database (ProQuest), Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Case report, Choristoma, Gingival graft, Oral lesion, Periodontal plastic surgery, Salivary glands
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
BackgroundChoristoma is identified as the presence of histologically normal tissue growing in an atypical location. Gingival salivary gland choristomas are exceptionally rare in the literature and mostly observed as; asymptomatic, smooth surfaced masses without any bone involvement. Its treatment involves excisional biopsy and histopathological examination; however, the surgical reconstruction of the periodontal tissues has not yet been described in the literature.Case presentationA 14-year-old female patient presented with an asymptomatic gingival overgrowth on the mandibular right buccal region. Clinical examination revealed a pink polypoid lesion measuring 0.5 & times; 0.8 & times; 0.3 cm without radiographic bone involvement. Following full-thickness excisional biopsy and minimal osteoplasty, the residual defect was reconstructed using a partially de-epithelialized free gingival graft placed under a combination of coronally advanced flap with laterally closed tunnel technique. Histopathological analysis confirmed gingival salivary gland choristoma. Healing was uneventful, and no recurrence was observed during 4 year follow-up.ConclusionsThis case report demonstrates a successful periodontal reconstructive approach following the excision of a rare gingival salivary gland choristoma. The combined use of a partially de-epithelialized free gingival graft and coronally advanced flap with laterally closed tunnel technique provided adequate keratinized tissue, favorable aesthetic outcomes, and long-term clinical stability in a 14-year-old patient.