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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Skeletal Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Jaw bone tumors are rare, accounting for approximately 3% of all bone tumors.
  • These tumors can originate from various tissues within the jaw, including bone, alveolar processes (epulis), and developing teeth (odontomas).
  • While often benign, jaw tumors can cause significant functional impairment (mastication, swallowing) and facial disfigurement, and their destructive potential can mimic malignancy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a series of six diverse cases of jaw bone tumors.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges posed by these tumors.
  • To illustrate various surgical reconstruction methods employed for improved cosmetic results.

Main Methods:

  • Case series review of six patients with jaw bone tumors.
  • Diagnostic evaluation including imaging modalities for treatment planning.
  • Surgical excision and subsequent reconstructive procedures.

Main Results:

  • The cases presented a variety of jaw bone tumors, demonstrating diverse clinical presentations.
  • Diagnostic imaging played a key role in preoperative assessment and treatment strategy.
  • Multiple reconstruction techniques were utilized, achieving satisfactory functional and aesthetic outcomes in the presented cases.

Conclusions:

  • Jaw bone tumors require careful diagnostic evaluation and surgical planning.
  • Wide surgical excision is essential for minimizing the risk of local recurrence.
  • Reconstructive surgery is vital for restoring function and cosmesis after tumor resection.