A Graphite Foreign Body Granuloma That Caused Palatal Perforation. Case Report and Literature Review
Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry(2024)
Abstract
Background:We present an unusual case of a graphite foreign body granuloma causing palatal perforation. Case description:A 62-year-old female presented with a macule on the hard palate clinically consistent with a blue nevus. On biopsy a black nodular mass was excised, establishing oroantral communication that was verified by a computed tomography scan. A diagnosis of malignant melanoma was strongly suspected, but microscopic examination showed a graphite foreign body granuloma. It was suggested that the graphite was implanted in a thin area of the palatal bone causing perforation. Conclusions:Graphite tattoos should be excised, both for diagnostics purposes and the possibility of causing tissue destruction by generating a foreign body granuloma reaction. Key words:Pencil core granuloma, graphite, foreign body, palate, case report.
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