Unusual presentation of a chondromyxoid fibroma of the mandible. Report of a case and review of the literature

Mark W. Lingen*, Dennis B. Solt, Peter J. Polverini

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Abstract

Chondromyxoid fibromas are uncommon central bone tumors that are most often found at the proximal metaphyses of long bones. Chrondromyxoid fibromas of the jaws are very rare with only 18 reported cases in the literature. This article reports on a recurrent chondromyxoid fibromas of the mandible in a 10-year-old boy. In addition, a literature review of the clinical and histologic features, as well as the diagnostic pitfalls and recommended modalities of treatment are presented.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)615-621
Number of pages7
JournalOral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology
Volume75
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1993

Funding

Supported h> the NIDR Research training grant Kl5 DE003 I3-01. “Oral Pathology Rcsidcnt. bAssociate Professor, Department of Pathology. <Currently Professor. Department of Oral Medicine/Pathologq/ Surger), The University of Michigan School of Dentistry. Ann Arbor. Copyright 1993 by Moshy-Year Book. Inc. 0030-4230/93/$1 .oo + .I0 7/14/44383

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Dentistry
  • Pathology and Forensic Medicine

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