Odontogenic myxoma: A review with report of an uncommon case with recurrence in the mandible of a teenage male

We describe a 13-year-old boy with recurrence of an odontogenic myxoma of the mandible. We review the existing published literature on the lesion, emphasizing the similarities and differences among lesions in the differential diagnosis. Odontogenic myxoma is an uncommon benign tumor that mainly affe...

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Published in:The Saudi dental journal 2017-07, Vol.29 (3), p.93-101
Main Authors: Shivashankara, C., Nidoni, Madhumati, Patil, Shrish, Shashikala, K.T.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Locally aggressive
Odontogenic myxoma
Recurrence
Review
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Summary:We describe a 13-year-old boy with recurrence of an odontogenic myxoma of the mandible. We review the existing published literature on the lesion, emphasizing the similarities and differences among lesions in the differential diagnosis. Odontogenic myxoma is an uncommon benign tumor that mainly affects the mandible, with a peak incidence in the second to fourth decades of life and predilection for the female sex. Clinical, radiological, and histopathological features should be considered when making a diagnosis. Several of these characteristics overlap with those of other benign and some malignant tumors. Odontogenic myxoma is known for recurrence. The treatment plan should consider the age and sex of the patient and the site and size of the lesion. Reconstructive surgery may be required, but should be delayed until after an adequate follow-up to rule out recurrence.
ISSN:1013-9052
1658-3558
DOI:10.1016/j.sdentj.2017.02.003