2008
DOI: 10.1590/s0034-72992008000300026
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Abstract: The aim of this paper is to report a case of odontogenic myxoma that affected the right maxilla and maxillary sinus. We have also reviewed the literature in regards of the clinical, radiographic, histological and treatment aspects of this pathology. Odontogenic myxomas of the maxillofacial region are benign lesions, without preference for gender, race or location, with extremely varied clinical and radiographic characteristics, thus increasing the number oral and maxillofacial region tumors with which we can m… Show more

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“…There is a mildly higher prevalence in women, in a 1.75:1 ratio 2 . Contrary to what happens to most benign tumors, myxomas are not encapsulated and their apparent clinical and radiological limits may not represent their true limits seen upon histology 6 .…”
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“…There is a mildly higher prevalence in women, in a 1.75:1 ratio 2 . Contrary to what happens to most benign tumors, myxomas are not encapsulated and their apparent clinical and radiological limits may not represent their true limits seen upon histology 6 .…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 88%
“…The post-operative follow up of these patients is indefinite, but recurrences happen more commonly in the first two years 6 .…”
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“…8,9 Differential diagnosis must be made with ameloblastoma dentiginous cysts, fibrous dysplasia, osteosarcoma, chondrosarcoma and odontogenic fibroma. 10 Although local trauma has been thought to be the cause, the etiology is unknown. 11 There are high recurrence rates after surgical excision.…”
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confidence: 99%