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IJSR

International Journal of Scientific Research

2277 - 8179

Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research

ijsr-7-5-15263

Original Research Paper

Treatment of oral leiomyoma with 940nm diode laser: A New Approach

Fatima Khan

Dr. Dr.

Naved Khan

Dr. Dr.

Himanshu Ajwani

Dr.

May 2018

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Summary: Leiomyoma is a benign smooth muscle tumor that is rarely seen in the oral cavity. The diagnosis is mainly determined by histological

studies due to its unspecific clinical appearance. The common modalities of treatment of these lesions are surgical excision, cryotherapy and electro

surgery. However, in the last few decades, use of laser has been recommended for ablation of some oral soft tissue lesions. Laser treatment presents

less chance of postoperative complications and is patient friendly. The present case report describes one such rare case of oral leiomyoma

successfully treated with a diode laser.