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Peripheral odontogenic fibroma with chondroid differentiation
Indian Journal of Pathology & Microbiology
|October 1, 1996
Summary
A rare peripheral odontogenic fibroma case in a child showed benign behavior despite cellular stroma. Cartilaginous differentiation in this odontogenic fibroma is a novel finding.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Pediatric dentistry
- Tumor biology
Background:
- Peripheral odontogenic fibroma (POF) is a rare benign tumor originating from the periodontal ligament.
- These tumors typically present as asymptomatic gingival enlargements.
- Understanding POF behavior, especially in pediatric patients, is crucial for diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A unique case of POF in a 3-year-old female child is presented.
- The tumor manifested as a gingival swelling extending to the hard palate.
- Histopathological examination revealed a cellular stroma and lack of encapsulation.
Findings:
- Despite a highly cellular stroma and absence of encapsulation, the tumor exhibited benign behavior.
- The most significant finding was the presence of cartilaginous differentiation within the tumor stroma.
- This specific feature, cartilaginous differentiation in POF, has not been previously documented in English literature.
Implications:
- This case expands the known histopathological spectrum of peripheral odontogenic fibroma.
- The presence of cartilaginous differentiation suggests a complex mesenchymal origin or differentiation potential.
- Further research is warranted to understand the behavior and origin of such variants in pediatric odontogenic tumors.