Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor (IMT) of Gingiva: A Rare Clinical Entity.

Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is an uncommon neoplasm that predominantly affects soft tissues and viscera. This abstract presents a unique case of IMT arising from the gingiva of a 32-year-old male. IMT is characterized by its variable clinical and clinic-histopathological presentation, often mimicking other malignancies, which can lead to diagnostic challenges. While IMT is generally considered benign, its potential for local recurrence and rare malignant transformation brings our attention to the importance of long-term follow-up. This case highlights the need for heightened clinical awareness of IMT as a differential diagnosis for intraoral masses in children and young adults.