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[Ossifying fibroma in the cranial vault. Case report]
S Saitoh1, H Suzui, H Mizobuchi
1Department of Neurosurgery, Kochi Medical School.
Neurologia Medico-Chirurgica
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Ossifying fibroma, a rare cranial vault tumor, presented as a painful swelling in a 10-year-old girl. Surgical removal confirmed the benign ossifying fibroma diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Ossifying fibroma typically affects the maxilla, but is uncommon in the cranial vault.
- This case highlights a rare occurrence of ossifying fibroma in the temporal bone.
Observation:
- A 10-year-old girl presented with a painful swelling in the left temporal region.
- Radiological imaging revealed a 4 cm radiolucent lesion in the left temporal bone with associated hyperostosis.
Findings:
- Computed tomography confirmed an abnormal density lesion in the temporal bone.
- Histological examination identified vascular fibrous tissue with lamellar bone and osteoblasts, consistent with ossifying fibroma.
Implications:
- This case underscores the importance of considering ossifying fibroma in the differential diagnosis of cranial vault lesions.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for managing such rare tumors.