Odontogenic myxoma containing osteocement-like spheroid bodies: report of a case with an unusual histopathological feature

J Oral Pathol Med. 2001 Sep;30(8):504-6. doi: 10.1034/j.1600-0714.2001.030008504.x.

Abstract

The odontogenic myxoma is a rare, benign, but locally invasive tumour of the jaws. Radiographically, it is a bone destroying lesion and has ill-defined borders. Histological characteristics are spindle and stellate-shaped tumour cells and a distinct myxomatous stroma. Bony islands that represent residual trabeculae are found scattered throughout the lesion. This report describes a case of odontogenic myxoma that shows diffusely dispersed osteocement-like spherular calcified bodies, unlike residual bone trabeculae, and discusses its differential diagnosis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Alcian Blue
  • Calcinosis / pathology*
  • Cell Nucleus / ultrastructure
  • Collagen / analysis
  • Coloring Agents
  • Cytoplasm / ultrastructure
  • Dental Cementum / pathology*
  • Epithelial Cells / pathology
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Glycosaminoglycans / analysis
  • Humans
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Odontogenic Tumors / pathology*
  • Periodic Acid-Schiff Reaction
  • Reticulin / analysis

Substances

  • Coloring Agents
  • Glycosaminoglycans
  • Reticulin
  • Collagen
  • Alcian Blue