Oral Myxomatous Lesions

Authors: Dr. Sourabh Savale, Dr. Avinash Tamgadge,
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A myxoma (Latin from Greek 'muxa' is mucus) is a myxoid tumour of primitive [1] connective tissue defined by Virchow. Rudolph Virchow coined the term "myxoma" to describe a soft tissue tumour that histologically resembled the structure of the umbilical cord. Myxomas are benign, with the presence of epithelial, mesenchymal,endothelial, myofibroblastic, and neuroendocrine proteins in immunohistochemistry suggesting primordial pluripotent mesenchymal cells. The five types naming intramuscular myxoma, juxta-articular myxoma, superficial angiomyxoma, aggressive angiomyxoma and myxoid neurothekeoma are regarded as the mainstream soft tissue myxomas. Myxomas are defined as soft tissue tumours and have a common histologic appearance of myxoid ground material & shows a characteristic histopathological finding due to the presence of significant amount of [3] myxomatous connective tissue bounded by collagen fibres. Histological criteria for the diagnosis of myxoma was proposed by Stout deeming it as a true neoplasm of mesenchymal origin composed of undifferentiated stellate cells in a myxoid stroma with delicate reticulin fibers. Intraoralsoft tissue myxoma is frequently misdiagnosed and difficult to distinguish from other tumours. It is a slow-growing, benign mesenchymal tumour that is extremely rare among the several types of soft tissue myxoma. It can be odontogenic or nonodontogenic myxoma based on origin. Histologically they can be differentiated with the help of haematoxylin & eosin. The presence of odontogenic epithelium is classic feature which can be used for diagnosis & categorization.

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Dr. Sourabh Savale

Dr. Sourabh M. Savale Post graduate student, D.Y.Patil Deemed to be University, School of dentistry, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He completed his undergraduate degree in 2018 from the Yogita Dental College & Hospital in Khed, and is currently pursuing his post-graduation at the D.Y. Patil Deemed to Be University, School of Dentistry, Nerul, Navi Mumbai. He is a student member of the Indian Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathologists & registered dental practitioner experienced around 3 years. He has 5+ publications on scopus & web of science journals. He was inspired to produce this book on Oral Myxomatous Lesions by his enthusiasm for research and raising awareness of the unfocused areas of dentistry.

Dr. Avinash Tamgadge

Dr.Avinash Tamgadge , Professor & Guide D.Y.Patil Deemed to be university, school of dentistry, Nerul,Navi muumbai.The name so analogous to an educational and administrative catalyst Dr.Avinash Tamgadge , today rightly wins the accolade to be penned down in this esteemed eld of oral pathology. His immense contribution to the eld of dentistry began through his services as a undergraduate student from GOVERNMENT DENTAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL BOMBAY and continued later his postgraduation FROM THE SAME INSTITUTE.His pronounced contribution and enthusiasm were rewarded in 1992 with the designation of LECTURER in the DEPARTMENT OF ORAL PATHOLOGY AND MICROBIOLOGY AT D.Y.Patil dental college and hospital, nerul, navi Mumbai,in 1992. He continued his passion for teaching from to the present date. He continued his adour for teaching and guiding postgraduates students from 2000 as a professor and guide at D.Y.Patil university and as a head of the department from 2006 to 2016 and was rightfully adorned as a Vice dean of the college in 2010 and continued his service as vice dean of the dental hospital till 2021 . His relentless efforts to crown the college as one of the best college in India and noteworthy endeavours at improvisation of the education system.He held the position of chairman ,borad of studies ,pre clinical dentistry at the D.y.patil deemed to be university ,navi Mumbai.He is also a phd guide and a examiner to various universities. Sir is a life member of the IDA ,Association of oral and maxillofacial pathology also member of international association of oral pathology. His never ending fervent towards literature and oral pathology engaged him as an honorary editor for the INDIAN JOURNAL OF ORAL HEALTH AND RESEARCH, from 2015 to 2022.He had done 100+ publications in various national and international journals with 613 citations till present date