Peripheral ossifying fibroma. (20th May 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Rallan, Mandeep; Pathivada, Lumbini; Rallan, Neelakshi Singh; Grover, Neeraj
• Is Part Of: BMJ case reports. Volume 2013
• Publication Date: 2013-05-20
• Subjects: Medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; 610.5
• DOI: 10.1136/bcr-2013-009010
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1757-790X

Abstract

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.