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.
Department of Stomatology, Area of Pathology, Bauru Dental School, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil.
João Adolfo Costa
JA
Hanemann
Alessandro A Costa
AA
Pereira
Noé Vital
NV
Ribeiro Júnior
Denise Tostes
DT
Oliveira
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