Research Journal of Medical Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6095ISSN: Print 1815-9346
Abstract
Odontogenic myxoma is an uncommon benign neoplasm comprising of 3‐6% of all odontogenic tumours. Being a locally aggressive tumour, its diagnosis poses a challenge with overlap between benign and malignant neoplasms. Aggressive infiltration of the adjacent soft tissues with increased tendency of recurrence are its characteristics features. We present a rare case of Odontogenic Myxoma occurring in the maxilla of a 35 year old male patient. The clinical, radiological, histopathological and immunohistochemical characteristics of Odontogenic Myxoma are reviewed. Complete surgical excision is the treatment of choice but it can be challenging because of tumour’s indistinct margins. Though there are still no clear guidelines for management of Odontogenic Myxoma in the head and neck region, the general consensus is that the surgical excision should be complete and patients treated in a conservative manner should benefit from regular follow‐ups.
How to cite this article:
S. Srivani, C. Jayanthi, M. Meera and Rajkumar . Giant Odontogenic Maxillary Myxoma: A Rare Case Report.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2023.11.38.42
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