title: Massive ossifying fibroma of the temporal bone.
abstract: Ossifying fibromata are rare lesions of the temporal bone. Because the tumors tend to progress and can become clinically massive, early complete resection is advised whenever feasible to prevent clinically evident recurrences and potentially life-threatening complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor 48109-0312.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Zappia
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: LaRouere
authors.forename: S A
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Telian
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005350:Fibroma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009364:Neoplasm Recurrence, Local; D010016:Osteoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D011859:Radiography; D012888:Skull Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D013701:Temporal Bone / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery