Odontogenic myxoma arizing in the maxilla of 1-year-old boy

Abstract

  Odontogenic myxoma is a relatively rare neoplasm that is usually seen in patients in their 20s to 30s. We report the case of 1-year-old boy who suffered odontogenic myxoma of the maxilla. Conservative surgery preserving the mucosa of the maxillary sinus was performed considering the function, cosmetic problems, and future growth of the facial bones. No recurrence has been observed for three years after the surgery, although careful outpatient follow up will be necessary from now on. To the best of our knowledge, this is the youngest case to undergo surgical treatment for this disease.