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Odontogenic myxoma of the maxilla: surgical management and case report
C Murphy1, R Hayes2, M McDermott3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Our Lady's Children's Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland. colmmurphy1978@gmail.com.
Background:
Odontogenic myxoma is a benign odontogenic tumour of the jaw [1]. This tumour often presents as an asymptomatic expansile lesion without sensory nerve changes [2]. It is thought to arise from mesenchymal origin with cells of microscopic similarity to dental pulp and follicle [3]. Radiographically it presents most often as a multiloculated radiolucency [2]. It is a locally aggressive lesion which may require extensive treatment to prevent recurrence.
Method:
The authors present the case of a 13-year-old boy with an extensive lesion in the maxilla.
Conclusion:
We discuss various treatment approaches for management of this tumour.
