The Non-ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Leah M. Bowers; Donald M. Cohen; Indraneel Bhattacharyya; James C. Pettigrew; Mary F. Stavropoulos

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The Non-ossifying Fibroma: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Leah M. Bowers, Donald M. Cohen, Indraneel Bhattacharyya, James C. Pettigrew, Mary F. Stavropoulos

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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)
Pages (from-to)	203-210
Number of pages	8
Journal	Head and Neck Pathology
Volume	7
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12105-012-0399-7
State	Published - Jun 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Benign fibrous histiocytoma
Fibrous cortical defect
Mandible
Non-ossifying fibroma

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Pathology and Forensic Medicine
Otorhinolaryngology
Oncology

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