A very rare form of leiomyoma: Mandibular angioleiomyoma

Mandibular angioleiomyomas are extremely exceptional, and they may stem from the smooth muscle of vessel walls, aberrant adnexial smooth muscle, arteriovenous anastomoses, ectopic thyroglossal ducts and hamartomas. In this report, a case of angioleiomyoma in the posterior mandibular area was presented, and aetiological, clinical, radiographical, histological characteristics and treatment modalities of the lesion were discussed. © 2006 Elsevier Ireland Ltd. All rights reserved.