DESMOPLASTIC FIBROMA OF THE MANDIBLE IN A CHILDREN : A CASE REPORT

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Journal of the Korean Academy of Pediatric Dentistry 2001;28(1):171-174.
Published online February 28, 2001.

DESMOPLASTIC FIBROMA OF THE MANDIBLE IN A CHILDREN : A CASE REPORT

어린이의 하악골에 발생한 결합조직형성 섬유종(Desmoplastic fibroma) 1예

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연세대학교 치과대학 구강병리학교실, 구강종양연구소

Abstract

This case describes a case of desmoplastic fibroma of the mandible. A 9-year-old boy was seen with a history of progressive swelling and expansion of the left mandible for one month period. Desmoplastic fibroma was diagnosed on histopathologic examination This report reviews the diagnostic criteria, differential diagnosis and surgical treatment of choice in brief of this uncommon primary bone tumor of the oral and maxillofacial region.

Key Words: Desmoplastic fibroma, Mandible, Children