Peripheral odontogenic myxoma.

Area of Science:

• Oral Pathology
• Odontogenic Tumors
• Maxillofacial Surgery

Background:

• Odontogenic myxomas are rare benign mesenchymal tumors exclusively found in the jaw's tooth-bearing areas.
• Peripheral odontogenic myxoma (POM), a soft tissue variant, is less aggressive and has a low recurrence rate, accounting for 3-6% of odontogenic tumors.
• Cases of POM on the maxillary gingiva are exceptionally rare in existing literature.

Observation:

• This case report focuses on a 14-year-old female patient presenting with a primary POM.
• The tumor was unusually located in the gingiva of the anterior maxilla.
• This presentation is atypical for POM, which typically occurs centrally in the mandible.

Findings:

• The study presents a rare instance of peripheral odontogenic myxoma.
• The tumor's location in the anterior maxillary gingiva is highly unusual.
• This case expands the known clinical spectrum of odontogenic myxomas.

Implications:

• Highlights the importance of considering rare tumor presentations in differential diagnoses.
• Contributes to the limited understanding of peripheral odontogenic myxoma, particularly in the maxilla.
• May inform future diagnostic and treatment strategies for odontogenic tumors in this location.