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[Psammomatoid ossifying fibroma. Apropos a case]
F Aguilar1, J Farré, F Larrosa
1Departamento de ORL, Hospital Clínico Universitario de Barcelona, Barcelona, 08036, España.
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola
|September 30, 1999
Summary
A rare psammomatoid ossifying fibroma, a benign craniofacial tumor, was diagnosed in a 41-year-old woman. Surgical excision with broad margins is the recommended treatment for this locally aggressive lesion.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Fibro-osseous lesions represent a diverse group of benign tumors affecting the craniofacial region.
- Psammomatoid ossifying fibroma (POF) is a rare subtype characterized by specific histomorphological features.
- These tumors predominantly affect women and occur in younger age groups, often involving the sinonasal tract.
Observation:
- A 41-year-old female patient presented with a left palatal tumor.
- The tumor exhibited slow-growing characteristics but demonstrated local aggressiveness.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of psammomatoid ossifying fibroma.
Findings:
- The psammomatoid ossifying fibroma displayed distinctive histomorphological features.
- The tumor had a tendency to invade and destroy adjacent anatomical structures.
- Despite its benign nature, the lesion posed a significant risk of local destruction.
Implications:
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing POF.
- Complete surgical excision with wide margins is the primary treatment modality.
- Understanding the aggressive potential of POF is vital for effective patient management and prognosis.