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


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

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

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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.