Ossifying fibroma

Ossifying fibroma refers to fibro-osteoma (fibrocementoma, osteogenic fibroma, benign osteoblastoma). It is a benign non-epithelial cancer that is difficult to distinguish from fibrous dysplasia. Fibro-osteoma, unlike dysplasia, is encapsulated.

Occurrence

 * It occurs in children and at a young age.

Characteristics

 * The mandible 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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