Benign Osteoblastoma Involving Maxilla : A Case Report and Review of the Literature
Joint Authors
Bokhari, K.
Hameed, M. S.
Ajmal, M.
Togoo, Rafi A.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-04-23
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Osteoblastoma is a rare benign tumor.
This tumor is characterized by osteoid and bone formation with the presence of numerous osteoblasts.
The lesion is more frequently seen in long bones and rarely involves maxilla and mandible.
Due to its clinical and histological similarity with other bone tumors such as osteoid osteoma and fibro-osseous lesions, osteoblastoma presents a diagnostic dilemma.
Case Report.
Very few cases of osteoblastomas involving maxillofacial region have been reported in the literature.
This case report involves osteoblastoma involving right maxilla in an 18-year-old male patient.
Following detailed clinical examination, radiological interpretation, and histopathological diagnosis, surgical excision was performed.
The patient was followed up for a period of 3 years and was disease free.
Summary and Conclusion.
Benign osteoblastoma involving jaw bones is a rare tumor.
There is a close resemblance of this tumor with other lesions such as fibro-osseous lesions and odontogenic tumors and thus faces a diagnostic challenge.
Surgical excision with a long-term follow-up gives good prognosis to this lesion—Benign Osteoblastoma.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bokhari, K.& Hameed, M. S.& Ajmal, M.& Togoo, Rafi A.. 2012. Benign Osteoblastoma Involving Maxilla : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bokhari, K.…[et al.]. Benign Osteoblastoma Involving Maxilla : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bokhari, K.& Hameed, M. S.& Ajmal, M.& Togoo, Rafi A.. Benign Osteoblastoma Involving Maxilla : A Case Report and Review of the Literature. Case Reports in Dentistry. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464994