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H Jagadish Chandra1, Vinay Krishna1, Mohammed Tahir1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, Karnataka, India.
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery
|November 17, 2022
Summary
This case report details an 11-year-old boy diagnosed with ossifying fibroma, a benign jaw tumor. Surgical resection was successful, with the patient showing satisfactory healing and no adverse effects during follow-up.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Ossifying fibroma is a benign, well-demarcated fibro-osseous lesion of the jaw.
- It typically presents as a solitary lesion, most commonly in the mandible.
- Histologically, it features a fibrous stroma with bone and cementum-like components.
Observation:
- An 11-year-old boy presented with a 2-month history of asymptomatic swelling on the left mandibular angle.
- Radiographic examination suggested an ossifying fibroma.
- An incisional biopsy confirmed the diagnosis of ossifying fibroma.
Findings:
- Surgical resection of the ossifying fibroma was performed under general anesthesia.
- The tumor was excised, and the surgical site was closed with two-layer suturing.
- Post-operative management included antibiotic and analgesic coverage.
Implications:
- This case highlights the successful surgical management of ossifying fibroma in a pediatric patient.
- Early diagnosis and surgical intervention are crucial for favorable outcomes.
- The patient's regular follow-ups indicate a good prognosis with satisfactory healing.
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