Ossifying fibroma of maxilla masquerading as Chondroblastoma
Journal Title: IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Ossifying fibroma form a part of the group of lesions called fibroosseous lesions of the jaws They are rare benign nonaggressive tumours commonly seen in head and neck region They arise from a layer of fibrous connectivetissue surrounding the roots of teeth This layer contains multipotential cells that are capable of forming cementum lamellar bone and fibrous tissue The lesion is generally asymptomatic until the growth produces pain paresthesias and facial asymmetry After radiological imaging complete surgical excision remains the treatment of choice followed by histopathological confirmation This paper presents the case of a 13 year old male who presented with asymptomatic swelling of face which was radiologically diagnosed as chondroblastoma of maxilla turned out to be ossifying fibroma after histopathological examination This paper emphasizes the need for correlation of clinical radiological and histological findings before confirming the diagnosisKeywords Ossifying fibroma Fibroosseous lesion Chondroblastoma Maxilla
Authors and Affiliations
Sahana P, Raman Wadhera, Aarushi Vashist, Usha Sehrawat
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