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Odontogenic myxoma of the maxilla: surgical management and case report

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Background

Odontogenic myxoma is a benign odontogenic tumour of the jaw [1]. This tumour often presents as an asymptomatic expansile lesion without sensory nerve changes [2]. It is thought to arise from mesenchymal origin with cells of microscopic similarity to dental pulp and follicle [3]. Radiographically it presents most often as a multiloculated radiolucency [2]. It is a locally aggressive lesion which may require extensive treatment to prevent recurrence.

Method

The authors present the case of a 13-year-old boy with an extensive lesion in the maxilla.

Conclusion

We discuss various treatment approaches for management of this tumour.

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  1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland

    C. Murphy

  2. Department of Radiology, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland

    R. Hayes

  3. Department of Histopathology, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland

    M. McDermott

  4. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, St James Hospital, Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, Dublin 12, Ireland

    G. J. Kearns

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Murphy, C., Hayes, R., McDermott, M. et al. Odontogenic myxoma of the maxilla: surgical management and case report. Ir J Med Sci 186, 243–246 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11845-016-1408-8

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