Abstract
The non-ossifying fibroma (NOF) is a benign, non-neoplastic lesion most commonly seen in the metaphyses of the long bones in children. While rare, the NOF has been reported in the mandible. The NOF in the extra-gnathic skeleton has a characteristic radiographic appearance, is typically asymptomatic and has a variable histologic make-up. Correlation of the radiographic appearance, clinical presentation and histopathology allows for differentiation of the NOF from odontogenic and non-odontogenic cysts and tumors. We report a new case of this interesting entity and review the radiographic, clinical and histologic features of the gnathic NOF reported in the literature. A thorough search of the English language literature returned a total of 19 cases of NOF involving the gnathic bones.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 203-210 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Head and Neck Pathology |
Volume | 7 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jun 2013 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Benign fibrous histiocytoma
- Fibrous cortical defect
- Mandible
- Non-ossifying fibroma
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pathology and Forensic Medicine
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Oncology