Peripheral ossifying fibroma: a case report.
This article describes a case of peripheral ossifying fibroma in a 12-year-old girl. Clinical, radiographic and histologic characteristics are discussed and recommendations regarding differential diagnosis, treatment and follow-up are provided. The importance of excellent communication with patients is emphasized.
Farquhar
Terry
T
Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14620, USA. terry_farquhar@urmc.rochester.edu
Maclellan
Jennifer
J
Dyment
Heather
H
Anderson
Ross D
RD
D002648:Child; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D018214:Fibroma, Ossifying / Q000473:pathology*; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla