Ossifying fibroma

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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.

Ossifying fibroma, HE preparation

Occurrence[edit | edit source]

  • It occurs in children and at a young age.

Characteristics[edit | edit source]

  • 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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References[edit | edit source]

  • LIŠKA, Karel. Orofaciální patologie : Učebnice pro lékařské fakulty. 1. vydání. Praha : Avicenum, 1983.