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Case Reports
. 2014 Jul-Dec;4(2):211-4.
doi: 10.4103/2231-0746.147148.

Giant odontogenic fibroma of maxilla

Brajendra Baser  1 , Arvind Kinger  1 , Geeti V Mitra  2 , Manya Thakur Roy  1
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Case Reports

Giant odontogenic fibroma of maxilla

Brajendra Baser et al. Ann Maxillofac Surg. 2014 Jul-Dec.

Abstract

Odontogenic fibroma is a benign ectomesenchymal tumor classified as central and peripheral on the basis of its location and as an epithelium rich or epithelium poor based on its histological features. Radiological findings consist of radiolucent areas with well-defined bony margins. The lesion is detected early because of its location and usually treated with surgical excision and curettage. We present a case of giant odontogenic fibroma of right maxilla presenting as gross facial deformity and posing a dual challenge of excising the tumor mass and reconstructing the ensuing defect.

Keywords: Giant; maxilla; odontogenic fibroma; reconstruction.

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Conflict of Interest: None declared.

Figures

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Photograph of patient showing right maxillary swelling with facial deformity
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Computed tomography-scan picture with three-dimensional reconstruction
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Computed tomography-scan bony window picture
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Computed tomography-scan soft tissue window picture
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Per-operative picture of the tumor
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Defect after excision of tumor showing intact infraorbital and alveolar margins
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Excised specimen showing multiple cysts
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Section showing tumor composed of fibrous tissue and cystic spaces containing dentine like material (H and E, ×400)
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Three year postoperative photograph
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