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Case Reports
. 2017 Fall;12(4):397-401.
Epub 2017 Oct 1.

Giant Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma of the Posterior Mandible-A Rare Case Report

Vandana Reddy  1 , Arunkumar Kv  2 , Vijay Wadhwan  3 , Arvind Venkatesh  3
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Case Reports

Giant Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma of the Posterior Mandible-A Rare Case Report

Vandana Reddy et al. Iran J Pathol. 2017 Fall.

Abstract

Large, atypical peripheral ossifying fibromas are known as giant peripheral ossifying fibromas. These lesions have often been associated with heterogeneous clinical and radiographic characteristics subsequently leading to their misdiagnosis. Biopsies have been the gold standard for the diagnosis of such lesions. This study reports on an acute presentation of giant peripheral ossifying fibroma, clinically mimicking a malignant lesion due to its atypical presentation along with its characteristic histological features, which led to the establishment of the diagnosis.

Keywords: Giant; gingival growths; gingival neoplasms; ossifying fibroma.

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The authors have no financial relationships with any organization.

Figures

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Figure 1
Clinical Picture Showing Diffuse Swelling of the Right Side of the Face
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Figure 2
Intra Oral View: Pinkish, sessile, bilobed, fibrous soft tissue mass extending from region 45 to 48, involving both the buccal and lingual vestibule
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Figure 3
OPG Showing Soft Tissue Opacificationin the Right Posterior Mandible Extending From Region 46 to 48
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Figure 4
HyperplasticParakeratinized Stratified Squamous Epithelium with Areas of Ulceration, Covered With a Fibro-Purulent Membrane and a Subjacent Area of Granulation Tissue (H&E, original magnification x100
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Figure 5
Areas Showing Cellular Fibroblastic Proliferation and Mineralization (H&E, original magnification x400
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Figure 6
Post Excisional View Showing Access Step Osteotomy Site
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