Peripheral ossifying fibroma

Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a gingival growth, usually arising from interdental papilla and occurring frequently in the anterior maxilla. It represents upto 2% of all lesions that are biopsied. Other terms used to describe this lesion include peripheral ossifying fibroma, peripheral cementifying...

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Published in:BMJ case reports 2013-05, Vol.2013, p.bcr2013009010
Main Authors: Rallan, Mandeep, Pathivada, Lumbini, Rallan, Neelakshi Singh, Grover, Neeraj
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Asia
Biopsy
Bones
Child
Fibroma, Ossifying - diagnosis
Fibroma, Ossifying - surgery
Gingival Neoplasms - diagnosis
Gingival Neoplasms - surgery
Humans
Indian Sub-Continent
Ligaments
Male
Maxillary Neoplasms - diagnosis
Maxillary Neoplasms - surgery
Reminder of Important Clinical Lesson
Tumors
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Summary:Peripheral ossifying fibroma is a gingival growth, usually arising from interdental papilla and occurring frequently in the anterior maxilla. It represents upto 2% of all lesions that are biopsied. Other terms used to describe this lesion include peripheral ossifying fibroma, peripheral cementifying fibroma and calcified or ossified fibrous epulis. Paediatric patients with such a lesion have special management considerations as it requires early recognition and treatment. It requires proper treatment protocol with close postoperative follow-up. This case report presents a 12-year-old boy with an unusually large lesion in relation to the palatal aspect of the maxillary anterior teeth and its management.
ISSN:1757-790X
1757-790X
DOI:10.1136/bcr-2013-009010