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Juvenile Psammomatoid Ossifying Fibroma (JPOF) of Maxilla-a Rare Entity
1Department of ENT, JNMC, AMU, Aligarh, UP India 202002.
Abstract:
Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma (JOF) is an uncommon fibro-osseous lesion affecting the facial bones. Although a benign entity, JOF is known to be locally aggressive and has a high tendency to recur. Two distinctive microscopic patterns have been described; a trabecular variant and a Psammomatoid variant. The latter variant is predominantly a craniofacial lesion and occurs rarely in the jaws. We report a rare case of Psammomatoid Juvenile ossifying fibroma that occurred in maxilla of a 20 year old female patient.
Insights
Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma (JOF) is a rare, locally aggressive facial bone tumor. This case highlights a rare Psammomatoid variant of JOF occurring in the maxilla, emphasizing its potential for recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Head and Neck Oncology
Background:
- Juvenile Ossifying Fibroma (JOF) is a rare benign fibro-osseous neoplasm.
- It primarily affects the craniofacial bones and can exhibit local aggression and recurrence.
- Two main histological variants exist: trabecular and psammomatoid.
Observation:
- The psammomatoid variant is uncommon in the jaws.
- This report details a rare instance of psammomatoid JOF in the maxilla.
- The patient was a 20-year-old female.
Findings:
- The case presented a psammomatoid variant of JOF.
- The lesion was located in the maxilla.
- This highlights a rare occurrence of this specific JOF variant in the jawbone.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of JOF variants is crucial for treatment planning.
- Understanding the behavior of psammomatoid JOF in the maxilla is important for managing recurrence.
- This case contributes to the literature on rare jaw tumors.
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