Peripheral ossifying fibroma

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 May 20:2013:bcr2013009010. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009010.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Fibroma, Ossifying / diagnosis*
  • Fibroma, Ossifying / surgery
  • Gingival Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Gingival Neoplasms / surgery
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery