A rare osteolytic lesion in the mandible: A diagnostic dilemma

Priyanka Singh, Manpreet Arora, Aparna Dave, Radhika RaiJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology 2022 26(3):408-413
Odontogenic myxofibroma is a benign tumour that is rarely encountered in any bone other than jaws. It accounts for only 3–11% of all odontogenic tumours. The pathogenesis of these tumours is still controversial and may arise from myxomatous degeneration or fibrous stroma or from the mesenchymal portion of the tooth germ. Clinically, they are slow-growing and can cause gradual expansion of the cortical plates, loosening, displacement of teeth, and rarely root resorption. Biologically, the tumour is locally aggressive with a high recurrence rate, which warrants extensive surgical treatment. Here, we present a case of central odontogenic myxofibroma in a 45-year-old female resulting in the extensive involvement of the mandible within a month.

Source: Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - October 17, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Priyanka Singh Manpreet Arora Aparna Dave Radhika Rai Source Type: research