Odontogenic myxoma of the maxilla: surgical management and case report

Autor: C. Murphy, R Hayes, G. J. Kearns, Michael P. McDermott
Rok vydání: 2016
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Zdroj: Irish Journal of Medical Science (1971 -). 186:243-246
ISSN: 1863-4362
0021-1265
DOI: 10.1007/s11845-016-1408-8
Popis: Odontogenic myxoma is a benign odontogenic tumour of the jaw [1]. This tumour often presents as an asymptomatic expansile lesion without sensory nerve changes [2]. It is thought to arise from mesenchymal origin with cells of microscopic similarity to dental pulp and follicle [3]. Radiographically it presents most often as a multiloculated radiolucency [2]. It is a locally aggressive lesion which may require extensive treatment to prevent recurrence. The authors present the case of a 13-year-old boy with an extensive lesion in the maxilla. We discuss various treatment approaches for management of this tumour.
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