Desmoplastic fibroma of the mandible: A rare case report

Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a rare, locally aggressive benign fibrous tumor of the bone that has been reported in the maxillofacial skeleton. In this case report, we present imaging findings of a histopathologically proven desmoplastic fibroma involving the left mandibular body region in a 27-year-...

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Published in:Journal of Indian Academy of Oral Medicine and Radiology 2014-04, Vol.26 (2), p.222-224
Main Authors: Talla, Harsha, Alaparthi, Ravi, Yelamanchili, Samatha, Naik, Poorna Chandra
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Benign fibrous tumor
Care and treatment
Case studies
desmoplastic fibroma
Diagnosis
Fibroma
maxillofacial skeleton
Medical radiography
Prognosis
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Summary:Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a rare, locally aggressive benign fibrous tumor of the bone that has been reported in the maxillofacial skeleton. In this case report, we present imaging findings of a histopathologically proven desmoplastic fibroma involving the left mandibular body region in a 27-year-old male patient. We have also discussed epidemiological data, clinical, radiographical, and histopathological features, along with the prognosis and treatment of DF.
ISSN:0972-1363
0975-1572
DOI:10.4103/0972-1363.143711