Abstract
Odontogenic myxofibroma is a rare and locally invasive benign neoplasm, which is a variant of odontogenic myxomas. Odontogenic myxofibromas contain considerable amounts of collagen fibers, dispersed within a myxoid stroma. The radiographic features of odontogenic myxofibromas are variable, and so it is difficult to diagnose this condition. We present a case of odontogenic myxofibroma in the right maxilla of an 18-year-old woman.
An operation was performed to carry out tumor extraction and curettage; during this procedure, a residual tumor in the pterygopalatine fossa region was noted. This residual tumor was removed during a second surgery via a Le Fort type I osteotomy. The patient has reported no tumor recurrence during the 5 years post-operation.
