Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: Reactive or Neoplastic Lesion?
- Dept. of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
- Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
- Dept. of Oral Medicine & Radiology, JSS Dental College & Hospital, JSS University, Mysuru, Karnataka, India.
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Peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a relatively common growth occurring exclusively on the gingiva. It has an uncertain pathogenesis, varying from being a reactive lesion to a true neoplasm. It predominantly affects young adults, has a female predilection and is usually located in the maxillary anterior region. The definitive diagnosis is established by histological examination, which reveals the presence of cellular connective tissue with central focal calcifications. We report a case of POF with unusual presentation with respect to age, gender and site of the lesion.
[Usha Hegde, Bhuvan Nagpal, Archana S., Sujeeth Kumar Shetty, Mahima V Guledgud (2015); Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma: Reactive or Neoplastic Lesion? Int. J. of Adv. Res. 3 (Nov). 1566-1570] (ISSN 2320-5407). www.journalijar.com
