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Indian Journal of Dental Education

Volume  7, Issue 3-4, July - December 2014, Pages 93-97
 

Case Report

Myofibroma of Mandible – A Rare Case Report with Review of Differential Diagnosis

Khushboo Singh, S Jayachandran, Sunita Gupta, Mahesh Verma

* Senior Resident, ***Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences, New Delhi- 110002. **Professor and HOD, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Tamil Nadu Government Dental College an

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Abstract

Myofibroma is rare spindle cell neoplasm that consist of myofibroblasts. Previously it was described as multicentic tumour affecting infants & young children (myofibromatosis), now recognised that most of cases are solitary & can occur at any age. Solitary intraosseous myofibroma is a rare finding. This article reports an intraosseous myofibroma involving mandible in a 19-years-old female. The clinical, radiographic and histoptahological features are also discussed.

Key words: Myofibroma; Intraosseous; Mandible.


Corresponding Author : Khushboo Singh