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ReviewWorld journal of surgical oncology2024

Intraosseous myofibroma mimicking an odontogenic lesion: case report, literature review, and differential diagnosis.

José Wittor de Macêdo Santos, Benito K Benitez, Daniel Baumhoer, Daphne Schönegg, Thomas Schrepfer, Andreas A Mueller, Florian M Thieringer

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Review in World journal of surgical oncology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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José Wittor de Macêdo Santos *Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland.
Benito K Benitez *Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland. benito.benitez@usb.ch.
Daniel BaumhoerBone Tumor Reference Center, Basel Research Centre for Child Health, Institute of Medical Genetics and Pathology, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, CH-4031, Switzerland.
Daphne SchöneggOral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland.
Thomas SchrepferDepartment of Otolaryngology, University of Florida, 1345 Center Drive, Box 100264, Gainesville, Florida, 32610, USA.
Andreas A Mueller *Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland.
Florian M Thieringer *Oral and Craniomaxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital Basel, Spitalstrasse 21, Basel, 4031, Switzerland.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntraosseous myofibroma of the jaw is a rare neoplasm of mesenchymal origin with limited comprehensive understanding. It typically affects patients in the first two decades of life with a male predilection. CASE PRESENTATION: This study presents a rare case of myofibroma mimicking an odontogenic lesion in a 2-year-old boy. The patient presented with an incidental finding of a painless swelling of the right mandibular ramus of unknown etiology. Imaging analysis revealed a solid, expansile lesion adjacent to the germinal zone of the right mandibular first molar. Histopathologic analysis and immunohistochemistry after incisional biopsy suggested a possible central odontogenic fibroma, and the patient underwent total enucleation, leading to the final diagnosis of intraosseous myofibroma. Follow-up examinations showed no evidence of recurrence.

conclusionsThis report contributes to the understanding of myofibroma in pediatric patients and underscores the critical role of meticulous histopathologic examination for effective surgical planning and optimal patient outcomes.

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Mandibular NeoplasmsMyofibromaOdontogenic TumorsChild, PreschoolDiagnosis, DifferentialHumansMalePrognosisCase reportMyofibromaOral PathologyOral surgeryPediatrics

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PMCPMC11391669

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