KROK 1 Stomatology 2013 – Question 132 · KROK (Dentistry)
Vestibular surface of the left lower incisor has a pink fungoid formation up to 2 cm large which is fixed to the supra-alveolar tissue by a wide pedicle. Histological examination revealed branched capillary vessels with multiple hemorrhages and foci of hemosiderosis. What is the most likely diagnosis?
- A. Gingival fibromatosis
- B. Giant cell epulis
- C. Angiomatous epulis
- D. Cavernous hemangioma
- E. Fibrous epulis
Hint
Focus on what dominates the histology of this pedunculated gingival growth: vessels, fibrous tissue or giant cells.
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