[Differential diagnosis of cemento-osseous dysplasia of the maxilla. A case report]

Abstract

Cemento-osseous dysplasia is a benign lesion which affects the jaw bones. It is a frequent incidental finding but no aggressive therapy is necessary. However, it may be confused with more aggressive entities, such as ossifying and cementifying fibroma, which do require treatment. There are no clear-cut histopathological criteria to differentiate between these entities. We present a case of a 13-year old boy who underwent a biopsy of a clinically undiagnosed maxillary lesion. Histopathological analysis revealed moderately cellular fibrous tissue with bone trabeculae with no osteoblastic rimming and clusters of intensely basophilic material corresponding to cementum. The final diagnosis was cemento-osseus dysplasia. The main histopathological features important in the distinction of these entities are discussed.

Keywords: Cemento-osseous dysplasia; Displasia cemento-ósea; Fibroma osificante; Maxilar; Maxillary; Ossifying fibroma.