Angiomyolipoma of the palate displaying growth potential

Abstract

Angiomyolipoma of the oral cavity is an extremely rare benign hamartomatous tumour that occurs separately, unrelated to other conditions. As the name implies, the microscopic features comprise of mature adipose tissue, thick walled blood vessels, and smooth muscle cells which stain positive for smooth muscle actin. Our case involved a 54 year-old female who presented with a long-standing, slow growing, and asymptomatic mass on the palate. Medical history revealed no contributory factors to her condition, and the lesion doubled in size in a 12 month period. Surgical excision is the treatment of choice for this entity.