A perplexing fibro-osseous entity: Central ossifying fibroma of maxilla
Journal Title: Saudi Journal of Medicine - Year 2017, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Abstract: Central ossifying fibroma is a rare slow growing destructive benign fibro-osseous tumor. It is typically found in craniofacial bones, frequently involving the mandible. The present case showed maxillary involvement, which is a very unique site of occurrence. It occurs more commonly in women in fourth decade of life. A correlation between clinical and radiographical and histopathological features is a key to establish diagnosis. Keywords: Fibro –osseous lesion, Central ossifying fibroma (COF), Maxilla.
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Chintamaneni Raja Lakshmi, Ayesha Thabusum D, SujanaMulk Bhavana, MekaPoornaVenkata Prabhat
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