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Case Reports
. 2010 Jul;14(3):186-9.
doi: 10.4103/0972-124X.75915.

Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma of maxilla

Anirban Chatterjee  1 , Neha Ajmera, Amit Singh
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Case Reports

Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma of maxilla

Anirban Chatterjee et al. J Indian Soc Periodontol. 2010 Jul.

Abstract

Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma is a reactive gingival overgrowth occurring frequently in anterior maxilla. It is a slow-growing benign tumor which may lead to pathologic migration and other periodontal problems, so it should be excised as soon as possible. The recurrence rate of peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma is reported to be 8% to 20%, so a close postoperative follow-up is required. Herein, we are reporting a similar case of peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma in the maxillary anterior region.

Keywords: Fibroma; gingival overgrowth; peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Figure 1
Photograph showing extraoral swelling on right front region, extending from philtrum to angle of mouth
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Figure 2
Photograph showing gingival overgrowth extending from right central region to lateral incisor region
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Figure 3
Intra oral Peri Apical showing moderate bone loss in 11, 12 region
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Figure 4
Maxillary occlusal view showing bone loss in 11, 12 region
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Figure 5
Photograph showing excision of growth
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Figure 6
Photograph showing excised tissue
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Figure 7
Photograph showing surgical area after excision
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Figure 8
Photograph showing histopathological picture of lesion
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Figure 9
Photograph showing postoperative view at 3 months
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