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World J Clin Cases. Jun 16, 2013; 1(3): 128-133
Published online Jun 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i3.128
Published online Jun 16, 2013. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v1.i3.128
Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma: A case report with review of literature
Amit Kumar Mishra, Rahul Maru, Shrikant Vishnuprasad Dhodapkar, Gagan Jaiswal, Rajesh Kumar, Heena Punjabi, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Dentistry and Post Graduate Institute, Indore 452018, India
Author contributions: Mishra AK contributed substantially to conception and design, acquisition of data, analysis and interpretation of data: diagnosis, motivation, surgical treatment follow up and data collection, final approval of the version to be published; Maru R and Dhodapkar SV contributed to first draft of the article and revision as suggested by reviewers; Jaiswal G contributed to the drafting, corrections, second revision for important intellectual content, and contributed to histopathological analysis; Kumar R and Punjabi H contributed to the drafting the article, revising it critically for important intellectual content, corrections, second revision.
Correspondence to: Amit Kumar Mishra, MD, Assistant Professor, Sri Aurobindo Institute of Dentistry and Post Graduate Institute, Indore Ujjain State Highway, Near MR 10 Crossing, Sanwer Road, Indore 452018, India. dramitluvsu@gmail.com
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Received: February 28, 2013
Revised: April 19, 2013
Accepted: May 8, 2013
Published online: June 16, 2013
Revised: April 19, 2013
Accepted: May 8, 2013
Published online: June 16, 2013
Core Tip
Core tip: The cemento-ossifying fibroma is a central neoplasm of bone as well as periodontium. The pathogenesis of this tumor is uncertain. Due to their clinical and histopathological similarities, some peripheral cemento ossifying fibromas (PCOFs) are believed to show fibrous maturation and subsequent calcification. The diagnosis of PCOF based only on clinical observation is difficult, hence radiographs and histopathological examination are essential for accurate diagnosis. In addition, a complete excision of the lesion is required to prevent reoccurrence.