Ossifying fibroma in the temporomandibular joint: report of an unusual case and treatment perspectives

Abstract An unusual case of ossifying fibroma involving the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a 7-year-old girl is presented. The treatment protocol comprised TMJ reconstruction with a costochondral graft following radical tumour resection, with the use of both pedicled and free fat grafts to i...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2015-11, Vol.44 (11), p.1362-1367
Main Authors: Jiao, Z, Abdelrehem, A, Zhang, S.Y, Yang, C
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Child
Dentistry
Diagnosis, Differential
fat graft
Female
Fibroma, Ossifying - diagnosis
Fibroma, Ossifying - surgery
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
ossifying fibroma
Radiography, Panoramic
Surgery
Temporomandibular Joint
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - diagnosis
Temporomandibular Joint Disorders - surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Abstract An unusual case of ossifying fibroma involving the right temporomandibular joint (TMJ) in a 7-year-old girl is presented. The treatment protocol comprised TMJ reconstruction with a costochondral graft following radical tumour resection, with the use of both pedicled and free fat grafts to improve the surgical outcome. Pathological examination confirmed the diagnosis. Aspects of the treatment are discussed.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2015.06.017