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Ossifying fibroma: a systematic review.

D S MacDonald-Jankowski¹

¹Division of Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, Faculty of Dentistry, University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC, Canada. dmacdon@interchange.ubc.ca

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This systematic review analyzed ossifying fibroma (OF) features in 781 cases. A 12% recurrence rate highlights the need for long-term follow-up of this fibro-osseous lesion.

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Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Fibro-osseous lesions
Radiology

Background:

Ossifying fibroma (OF) is a rare benign fibro-osseous lesion.
Understanding its epidemiological and clinical features is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the principal features of ossifying fibroma (OF).
To compare the frequencies of OF features across different global groups.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of 32 reports comprising 781 histopathologically confirmed ossifying fibroma cases.
Inclusion criteria required OF cases reported in series with radiographic data.

Main Results:

Ossifying fibroma predominantly affects females and is three times more prevalent in the mandible.
Swelling was the main symptom in 66% of cases; 84% showed buccolingual expansion.
A 12% recurrence rate was observed in cases with available follow-up data.

Conclusions:

Ossifying fibroma exhibits significant clinical features and a notable recurrence rate.
Long-term follow-up is recommended for ossifying fibroma due to its potential for recurrence.