M Bouaamri*, C Moujoud and S Haitami

Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Dental Consultation and Treatment Center, Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco

*Corresponding Author: M Bouaamri, Department of Oral Surgery and Oral Medicine, Dental Consultation and Treatment Center, Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Hassan II University, Casablanca, Morocco.

Received: December 17, 2025; Published: December 29, 2025

Abstract

Background:Irritated fibroma is one of the most common benign reactive lesions of the oral cavity, typically affecting the buccal mucosa, tongue, or lips. Palatal involvement, however, is uncommon. When presenting with rapid growth, ulceration, and a reddish pedunculated appearance, such lesions may clinically mimic malignancy, raising significant diagnostic concern.

Case Presentation: We report the case of a 24-year-old female who presented with a painless, reddish, pedunculated mass arising from the central palate, evolving over two weeks. The lesion showed a rapid increase in size during three weeks of evolution. Clinical examination revealed a nodular mass measuring approximately 3 × 2.5 × 1.3 cm, with a firm consistency and an ulcerated surface. Due to its alarming growth rate and clinical features, a malignant tumor was strongly suspected. Complete surgical excision was performed.