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Roopashri Rajesh Kashyap1, Gopakumar R Nair, Subhas Babu Gogineni
1Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, A.J. Institute of Dental Sciences, Mangalore 575004, Karnataka, India.
Case Reports in Dentistry
|May 9, 2012
Summary
Aggressive ossifying fibromas, rare jaw tumors, can involve sinuses. Computed tomography is crucial for diagnosing these seemingly benign but potentially aggressive fibro-osseous lesions.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
- Radiology
Background:
- Ossifying fibromas are rare, benign fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws.
- Typically found in the head and neck region, they are generally non-aggressive.
Observation:
- A case study of a 40-year-old female with minimal symptoms is presented.
- The patient was diagnosed with an aggressive ossifying fibroma of the maxilla.
Findings:
- The aggressive ossifying fibroma involved the maxillary and ethmoid sinuses.
- This highlights the potential for unapparent aggressive behavior in these tumors.
Implications:
- Computed tomography (CT) is vital for accurate diagnosis of aggressive ossifying fibromas.
- Early and precise diagnosis is essential for effective management of fibro-osseous jaw lesions.