Large myxomatous odontogenic tumor in the jaw: a case series
10.5125/jkaoms.2021.47.2.112
- Author:
Truc Thi Hoang NGUYEN
1
;
Mi Young EO
;
Yun Ju CHO
;
Hoon MYOUNG
;
Soung Min KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dental Research Institute, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, Korea
- Publication Type:ORIGINAL ARTICLE
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2021;47(2):112-119
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
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Abstract:
Objectives:Myxomatous odontogenic tumors (MOTs) are the third most common odontogenic tumors in the oral and maxillofacial region. Due to its slow-growing, but locally invasive nature, the tumor is usually detected by accident or only when it becomes a large mass, which causes facial deformity.
Materials and Methods:Current study reports three unusual cases of MOT including huge myxoma involve the mandible in middle-aged man, MOT with ossifying fibroma pattern in mandible, and MOT in maxilla of young female patient. The diagnosis and treatment strategy of MOTs was also summarized and updated.
Results:In reported three cases of patients with large MOTs, surgical treatment was indicated with fibular free flap reconstruction in the mandible and plate reconstruction in the maxilla. The tumors were successfully treated with radical resection and did not show signs of recurrence during the followup period.
Conclusion:Surgical treatment indication depends on size, the position of the lesion, patient systemic condition and surgeon individual experience.In the case of a large tumor, radical resection and reconstruction is the standard surgical strategy. The conservative surgical treatment including enucleation with wide curettage is still under controversy. The recurrence rate for MOTs is significantly high, up to 30%, therefore long-term follow-up is essential.
