Peripheral ossifying fibroma in a child: report of case.
A typical peripheral ossifying fibroma in the anterior maxilla of an 11-year-old boy is presented. The importance of differential diagnosis and proper treatment for prevention of recurrence is discussed.
Hanemann
João Adolfo Costa
JA
Department of Stomatology, Area of Pathology, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.
Pereira
Alessandro A Costa
AA
Ribeiro Júnior
Noé Vital
NV
Oliveira
Denise Tostes
DT
D002648:Child; D003741:Dental Deposits / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology; D018214:Fibroma, Ossifying / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008437:Maxilla; D009967:Orthodontic Appliances / Q000009:adverse effects