Aggressive fibromatosis of anterior maxilla
2011
Aggressive Fibromatosis of the Anterior Maxilla
Sample size: 1
publication
Evidence: low
Author Information
Author(s): Shetty Devi C, Urs Aadithya B, Ahuja Puneet, Sikka Seema
Primary Institution: I.T.S.-C.D.S.R., Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, India
Conclusion
Aggressive fibromatosis is a rare tumor that can present as a rapidly enlarging mass in the maxilla and is characterized by infiltrative growth and a tendency for local recurrence.
Supporting Evidence
- Aggressive fibromatosis is characterized by a painless, firm mass that is fixed to underlying tissues.
- The tumor shows an infiltrative growth pattern, making complete excision difficult.
- Histologically, it is rich in collagen and fibroblastic cells with variable cellularity.
Takeaway
Aggressive fibromatosis is a type of tumor that grows quickly and can come back after treatment, but it doesn't spread to other parts of the body.
Methodology
The case involved a clinical examination, radiological assessment, and an incisional biopsy followed by histopathological analysis.
Participant Demographics
21-year-old male
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