Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia: A case report.
Arush Thakur1, Shuddhodhan Gaikwad2, Jagdish Vishnu Tupkari1
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
Summary
Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia is a non-cancerous jaw lesion. This case study details a rare occurrence in a 40-year-old Indian woman affecting her mandible.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Dental Radiology
- Skeletal Biology
Background:
- Cemento-osseous dysplasia (COD) comprises non-neoplastic, reactive fibro-osseous lesions.
- COD affects tooth-bearing jaw regions and has three subtypes: periapical, focal, and florid osseous dysplasia.
- Florid osseous dysplasia (FOD) is characterized by widespread involvement of the jaws.
Observation:
- A case of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia is presented in a 40-year-old dentulous Indian woman.
- The patient exhibited lesions in the mandibular right and left quadrants.
- The lesions were identified as fibro-osseous in nature.
Findings:
- The diagnosis of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia was confirmed.
- The case highlights the presentation of FOD in an Indian demographic.
- The extent of the lesions involved bilateral mandibular quadrants.
Implications:
- This case contributes to understanding the prevalence and presentation of FOD in diverse populations.
- Accurate diagnosis and management are crucial for fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws.
- Further research into the etiology and specific risk factors for FOD is warranted.
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