Central ossifying fibroma: A case report
Journal Title: Journal of Oral Medicine, Oral Surgery, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Central ossifying fibroma is a relatively rare benign nonodontogenic tumor of the jaw a subdivision of fibroosseous lesions The lesion originates from periodontal membrane and is usually seen in tooth bearing areas particularly of the mandible This bone tumor consists of highly cellular fibrous tissue that contains varying amounts of calcified tissue resembling bone cementum or both It is most commonly seen between the third and fourth decades of life The most common location is the mandible The lesion is generally asymptomatic until the growth produces a noticeable swelling and mild deformity Displacement of teeth may be an early clinical feature Here we present a case of cementoossifying fibroma of the jaw not only based on clinical characteristics but also radiographic and histopathologic features as an adjunctKeywords Benign odontogenic tumour Fibroosseous lesions Ossifying fibroma
Authors and Affiliations
Mukesh Kumar, Lakshami Gandhi, Ashish Kumar Rai, Jitender Chaudhary
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- EP ID EP479775
- DOI 10.18231/2395-6194.2018.0010
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