Cemento-ossifying fibroma in an adolescent patient an enigmatic lesion? : A Case Report

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Cemento-ossifying fibroma is a benign odontogenic fibro-osseous lesion of the jaw characterized by the presence of both bone and cementum. Radiologically the lesion varies ranging from radiolucent to mixed and/or radio-opaque.
AIM AND OBJECTIVES: The article aims to highlight the importance of clinical, radiographical, histopathological findings in diagnosing and differentiating cemento-ossifying fibroma from other lesions along with its management and long term follow up.
METHOD: The patient was surgically treated under general anaesthesia at our institute. The specimen was sent for histopathological examination. The clinical, radiographical, surgical and histopathological findings were compared.
RESULTS: Despite having classified as a benign odontogenic tumour there still remains a disparity amongst clinicians about the classification and diagnosis. A timely diagnosis with prompt management remains the mainstay for managing these lesions.