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[Peripheral ossifying fibroma of maxilla]
Duygu Erdem1, Gökçe Aksoy Yıldırım
1Department of Otolaryngology, Bartın State Hospital, 74100 Bartın, Turkey. duygualtuntas@gmail.com.
Summary
Peripheral ossifying fibromas, a rare condition where bone tissue replaces fibrous tissue, can present as oral masses. This case study details a 64-year-old female with a long-standing ossifying fibroma of the maxilla.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Maxillofacial surgery
- Oncology
Background:
- Peripheral ossifying fibromas (POFs) are benign, rare jaw tumors.
- They are characterized by the replacement of bone with fibrous tissue and calcifications.
Observation:
- A 64-year-old female presented with a 10-year history of an oral mass.
- Physical examination revealed a 5x4 cm, well-defined, pedunculated mass on the anterior arch of the right maxilla.
Findings:
- Clinical, radiographic, and histopathological evaluations confirmed the diagnosis of an ossifying fibroma.
- The lesion demonstrated characteristic features of bone formation within a fibrous stroma.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of thorough clinical and diagnostic evaluation for persistent oral masses.
- Surgical excision is typically the primary treatment for ossifying fibromas.
- Understanding the presentation of rare oral pathologies is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
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