Imaging Science in Dentistry  2011;41(2):85-88

doi:10.5624/isd.2011.41.2.85

Central odontogenic fibroma: a case report.

Kyung Soo NAH 1

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Keywords

Fibroma; Odontogenic Tumors; Radiography; Diagnosis

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Central odontogenic fibroma is a rare odontogenic neoplasm that originates from odontogenic ectomesenchyme. Here, a case of central odontogenic fibroma in a 17-year-old male is reported. Since the present case showed a multilocular radiolucency with partially ill-defined border between the right mandibular condyle and the distal root of the right mandibular third molar, differential diagnosis involved a wide range of pathosis from benign lesions like ameoloblastic fibroma and odontogenic myxoma to more aggressive lesions such as desmoplastic fibroma, juvenile aggressive fibromatosis, or fibrosarcoma.