Tooth in the nose: Unusual presentation of a misdiagnosed maxillary ossifying fibroma

ÖZGÜRSOY O. B., Kankaya D., Balcioglu M., Ungor C., Kucuk B.

Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, cilt.90, sa.12, 2011 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 90 Sayı: 12
  • Basım Tarihi: 2011
  • Doi Numarası: 10.1177/014556131109001218
  • Dergi Adı: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Karadeniz Teknik Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Fibro-osseous lesions involving the paranasal sinuses are uncommon, and making a determination of their histologic type is challenging. Correlating clinical and surgical findings with radiologic and histologic characteristics is essential for making a definitive diagnosis. We describe a case of misdiagnosed maxillary ossifying fibroma presenting as a solitary mass that completely filled and enlarged the left maxillary sinus. Another interesting finding was the presence of a molar tooth embedded in the tumor. We briefly comment on the genesis, natural course, and differential diagnosis of this lesion. © 2011, Vendome Group, LLC.