Odontogenic myxoma: an orthodontic presentation.
A maxillary odontogenic myxoma in a 17-year-old male was diagnosed as a result of his presenting to an orthodontist. Histological diagnosis was obtained following enucleation, and a further wide local excision performed as definitive treatment. The origin of the tumour was most likely from the follicular remnants of a previously exposed canine tooth.
McLoughlin
P M
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Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St James's University Hospital, Leeds.
D000293:Adolescent; D003481:Cuspid; D003795:Dental Sac; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology; D014097:Tooth, Unerupted / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy