Background: Traumatic ulcerative granuloma with stromal eosinophilia (TUGSE) is an uncommon benign, reactive lesion of oral mucosa that usually occurs on tongue. Etiopathogenesis of this lesion is uncertain, though trauma is considered to be possible predisposing factor in majority of the cases. Clinically it presents as an ulcer or submucosal indurated mass. Microscopically it shows mononuclear inflammatory cell infiltrate predominantly eosinophils. Here we report five cases of TUGSE emphasizing on its benign nature. This lesion is rare and may be easily mistaken for a cancer or microbial infection. The clinician’s awareness of this entity is paramount in delivering an effective treatment.

Materials and methods: A total of five cases were reported to our department from 2012 to 2016. Data was retrieved from archives of the department.

Results: All the five cases were seen in the lateral border of the tongue, with sharp tooth as predisposing factor. For all the patient’s incisional biopsy was performed after which the lesion regressed spontaneously and there was no recurrence.