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Peripheral osteoma of maxilla: A case report

Osteoma is a benign osteogenic lesion with a very slow growth, characterized by proliferation of either compact or cancellous bone. Most cases of peripheral osteomas are asymptomatic and produce swelling and asymmetry. Its pathogenesis is unclear but commonly accepted theories propose embryologic, t...

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Autores principales: Batra, Namish, Batra, Renu, Singh, Gaurav, Gaur, Amit
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd 2014
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4405977/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25937746
http://dx.doi.org/10.4103/0975-5950.154848
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Sumario:Osteoma is a benign osteogenic lesion with a very slow growth, characterized by proliferation of either compact or cancellous bone. Most cases of peripheral osteomas are asymptomatic and produce swelling and asymmetry. Its pathogenesis is unclear but commonly accepted theories propose embryologic, traumatic, or infectious causes. The osteoma may appear in the form of a limited peripheral lesion involving the alveoli or cheek or as a tumoral growth developing inward toward the sinus. Recurrences of osteomas have not been reported in the literature. We report a rare case of maxillary peripheral osteoma with impacted right canine in a 32-year-old female patient.