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A pediatric viewpoint on peripheral ossifying fibroma: a case report
General Dentistry
|March 4, 2015
Summary
Peripheral ossifying fibromas (POFs) are rare gingival growths. This case study highlights pediatric considerations for diagnosing and managing POF in a 7-year-old girl.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Dermatology
Background:
- Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a benign gingival lesion.
- It represents a reactive hyperplasia, not a neoplastic process.
- Histologically characterized by a hypercellular fibroblastic stroma with calcifications and ossifications.
Observation:
- A case of POF in a 7-year-old girl is presented.
- The lesion exclusively affected the gingiva.
- Diagnosis was confirmed through histological examination.
Findings:
- The pediatric patient presented with a gingival mass.
- Histologic analysis revealed typical POF features: fibroblastic proliferation, calcifications, and ossifications.
- Management strategies specific to pediatric patients were considered.
Implications:
- Early and accurate diagnosis of POF in children is crucial.
- Understanding pediatric-specific management approaches for POF is important for clinicians.
- This case underscores the need for tailored treatment plans in pediatric oral lesions.
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