Peripheral cementifying fibroma: a clinical diagnostic dilemma.
BMJ Case Rep
; 20132013 May 13.
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| ID: mdl-23674556
ABSTRACT
The peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive gingival overgrowth occurring frequently in the anterior maxilla. It originates in the cells of the periodontal ligament and is more common in children and young adults. In the current article a case of gingival over growth, which was thought to be puberty-induced gingivitis was seen in the lower anterior maxillary gingiva. Histology of the excised tissue showed cellular, fibrous connective tissue stroma with calcified osseous calcifications indicative of POF. The definitive diagnosis is established only by histological examination, which revealed the presence of highly cellular connective tissue with focal calcifications. Surgery is the treatment of choice, though the recurrence rate can reach 20% in case of POF. After histological confirmation the recall and clinical evaluation protocol of POF varies due to its increased recurrence rate, which the general dentist should be aware of.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Gingivales
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Enfermedades Maxilares
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Fibroma Osificante
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Tejido Conectivo
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Encía
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Maxilar
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
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Guideline
Límite:
Adolescent
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Female
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
BMJ Case Rep
Año:
2013
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
India