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The central odontogenic fibroma. Clinical and morphologic studies
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|August 1, 1975
Summary
Central odontogenic fibroma is a rare, benign bone neoplasm. This distinct lesion, commonly found in the mandible, is characterized by slow growth and does not recur after removal.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Odontogenic Neoplasms
- Bone Biology
Background:
- Central odontogenic fibroma is a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm.
- Understanding its characteristics is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of central odontogenic fibroma in an 11-year-old boy.
- To review and compare with similar reported lesions.
- To support the classification of central odontogenic fibroma as a distinct entity.
Main Methods:
- Case report of an 11-year-old boy.
- Clinical, pathologic, and ultrastructural analysis.
- Literature review of similar odontogenic neoplasms.
Main Results:
- The central odontogenic fibroma presented as a multilocular, radiolucent, slowly growing expansile lesion.
- The lesion showed no tendency to recur after surgical enucleation.
- Ultrastructural findings suggest shared morphologic features and histogenesis with odontogenic myxoma.
Conclusions:
- Central odontogenic fibroma is a distinct benign odontogenic neoplasm.
- It most commonly occurs in the mandible.
- Surgical enucleation is an effective treatment with no recurrence.