title: Gnathic desmoplastic fibroma mimicking a dentigerous cyst: a case report.
abstract: Desmoplastic fibroma (DF) is a rare, well-differentiated fibrous tumor, which is slow in growth but has an aggressive potential. In its clinical and radiographic presentation it mimics many unusual pathologies of the jaws. This case report presents a DF in the mandible, which in its clinical presentation and radiographic appearance mimicked a dentigerous cyst highlighting the importance of detailed histopathological examination in the diagnosis of jaw pathologies.
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BRS Dental College, Panchkula, India ; H. No. 731, Sector 2, Panchkula, India.
authors.forename: Vimal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Kalia
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BRS Dental College, Panchkula, India.
authors.forename: Supreet
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Kaur
authors.affiliation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, BRS Dental College, Panchkula, India.
authors.forename: Deepti
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Vashisht
keywords: Dentigerous cyst; Desmoplastic fibroma; Mandible
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