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Odontogenic myxoma of maxilla: A rare presentation in an elderly female.

Authors :
Vijayabanu B
Sreeja C
Bharath N
Aesha I
Kannan VS
Devi M
Source :
Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences [J Pharm Bioallied Sci] 2015 Aug; Vol. 7 (Suppl 2), pp. S759-62.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

Odontogenic myxomas are rare benign neoplasm of mesenchymal origin, comprising 3-6% of all odontogenic tumors. They are slow growing, non-metastasizing, often asymptomatic with local aggressiveness due to its infiltrative nature and hence high recurrence rate, with a high incidence of occurrence in the mandible. Most frequently occurs in second to third decade of life, seldom occurs beyond these age groups. Hereby, we present a case of odontogenic myxoma occurring in the maxilla in a 65-year-old female managed by partial maxillectomy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0976-4879
Volume :
7
Issue :
Suppl 2
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
26538962
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-7406.163550