Neuroma. A soft tissue enlargement is present in the mandibular right mental foramen area. The surface of the lesion demonstrates epithelial thickening, probably secondary to trauma from a denture. The lesion is tender to palpation.

Neuroma. Medium power photomicrograph showing multiple peripheral nerve bundles in a disorganized pattern separated by dense irregular connective tissue. Hematoxylin and eosin stain.

Neuroma. High power photomicrograph showing multiple peripheral nerve bundles in a disorganized pattern separated by dense irregular connective tissue. Hematoxylin and eosin stain.