Aggressive osteoblastoma of the mandible

Abstract We report a case of aggressive osteoblastoma of the mandible, an extremely rare primary bone tumor of the maxillofacial skeleton. Although osteoblastomas are benign tumors requiring only curettage for cure, there is a small subset of tumors that exhibit locally aggressive behavior and have...

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Published in:International journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery 2008-07, Vol.37 (7), p.675-678
Main Authors: Lypka, M.A, Goos, R.R, Yamashita, D.-D.R, Melrose, R
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy
Dentistry
Diagnosis, Differential
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Mandibular Neoplasms - diagnosis
Medical sciences
Osteoblastoma - diagnosis
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Radiography, Panoramic
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Surgery
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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Summary:Abstract We report a case of aggressive osteoblastoma of the mandible, an extremely rare primary bone tumor of the maxillofacial skeleton. Although osteoblastomas are benign tumors requiring only curettage for cure, there is a small subset of tumors that exhibit locally aggressive behavior and have atypical histopathologic features. Differentiation from low-grade osteosarcoma is often difficult. There is some disagreement as to the proper classification of these tumors. The correct diagnosis must be based on clinical, radiographic and pathologic features. Surgical resection and reconstruction is the recommended treatment for these invasive lesions.
ISSN:0901-5027
1399-0020
DOI:10.1016/j.ijom.2008.01.013