Odontogenic Fibromyxoma of the Maxilla: A Case Report and Review
Author Information
Author(s): Dietrich Eva-Maria, Papaemmanouil Styliani, Koloutsos Giorgos, Antoniades Hlias, Antoniades Konstantinos
Primary Institution: General Hospital “G. Papanikolaou”, Thessaloniki, Greece
Hypothesis
The rarity of fibromyxoma of the maxilla and the importance of radiological examination in diagnosis.
Conclusion
The maxilla is a rare location for fibromyxoma, and proper surgical management is crucial to prevent recurrence.
Supporting Evidence
- Fibromyxoma is a rare benign tumor that usually occurs in the mandible.
- The patient showed no signs of recurrence two years post-surgery.
- Radiological examinations are crucial for differential diagnosis from other tumors.
Takeaway
This study talks about a rare tumor in the upper jaw that was removed through surgery, and the patient is doing well after two years.
Methodology
The case was diagnosed through radiological examinations and treated with enucleation and curettage.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, which may not represent the broader population.
Participant Demographics
46-year-old male.
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