Publication: Peripheral Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma
Date
2017
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Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma (PCOF), a relatively uncommon lesion,
reactive in nature is seen as an overgrowth of the gingival tissues often leading to
periodontal problems. It is a benign tumor with slow-growing potential commonly
affecting the anterior maxilla whose pathogenesis till date is uncertain. It is usually
challenging to diagnose peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma based on clinical
observation and examination, hence histopathological examination is mandatory
to arrive at an accurate diagnosis. Recurrence of the lesion is common unless and
until it is completely excised. We present the report of two cases of peripheral
cemento-ossifying fibroma of our department, complaining of a mass in the gingiva
of posterior maxilla and mandible.
KEY WORDS
Irritational fibroma, Mineralized deposits, Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma
Description
Humagain M,1 Dawadi A,1 Srii R,2 Poudel P2
1Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology
2Department of Oral Pathology
Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences,
Dhulikhel, Kavre, Nepal
Keywords
Irritational fibroma, Mineralized deposits, Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma