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ArticleCureus2024

Osteoblastoma of the Mandible: A Case Report.

Samyuktha Aarthi, Karthikeyan Ramalingam, Pratibha Ramani, Pradeep D

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Article in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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4 authors.

Samyuktha AarthiOral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Karthikeyan RamalingamOral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Pratibha RamaniOral Pathology and Microbiology, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.
Pradeep DOral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Osteoblastoma is a rare, benign bone tumor primarily affecting the spine but can occasionally involve the jaws, particularly the mandible. This report discusses the case of a 38-year-old female patient presenting with mild pain and swelling in the left mandibular region for the past few months. Clinical, radiographic, and histopathological evaluation confirmed the diagnosis of osteoblastoma. A conservative surgical excision was performed. No recurrence was observed on follow-up. Differential diagnoses included low-grade osteosarcoma, osteoid osteoma, and other bone-forming lesions. This case report emphasizes the importance of distinguishing osteoblastoma from similar lesions to ensure appropriate treatment and favorable prognosis.

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biopsybone expansionbone tumorsexternal root resorptionjaw bonesjawsmandiblemandibular molar regionosteoblastomaroot resorption

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PMID39371880
PMCPMC11451083

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