A papillary tumor formed of fronds covered by stratified squamous epithelium exhibiting hyperpigmentation of basal layer. Core is fibrotic and vascular. No evidence of specific granulomas. No evidence of malignancy.
Gingival biopsy of the lower left jaw.
Soft tissue fragments collectively measured 1.3x0.8x0.7 cm, totally embedded.
GINGIVA, MASS, excision biopsy: