title: Peripheral ossifying fibroma: a case report.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Eastman Dental Center, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14620, USA. terry_farquhar@urmc.rochester.edu
authors.forename: Terry
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Farquhar
authors.forename: Jennifer
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Maclellan
authors.forename: Heather
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Dyment
authors.forename: Ross D
authors.initials: RD
authors.lastname: Anderson
mesh_terms: 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