Ossifying fibroma

It is called fibro-osteoma (hereinafter fibrocementoma, osteogenic fibroma, benign osteoblastoma). It is a benign non-epithelial cancer, difficult to distinguish from fibrous dysplasia. Fibro-osteoma, unlike dysplasia, is encapsulated. thumb | ossifying fibroma, HE preparation

Occurrence

 * It occurs in children and at a young age.

Characteristics

 * The mandibule is most often affected
 * The jaw enlarges slowly, but does not hurt
 * The face deforms
 * Due to encapsulation, the tumor can be easily removed
 * We find calcifications of various sizes

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