Juvenile ossifying fibroma in adult patient: a rare case report

Abstract

Juvenile ossifying fibroma of the jaws is an aggressive variant of ossifying fibroma that tends to affect children and adolescents. Early detection and immediate treatment are essential for this condition due to its different clinical behavior, highly aggressive nature, and high tendency for recurrence. Our report describes a case of juvenile ossifying fibroma in a 27-year-old woman who presented with swelling on the left side of the face, with typical clinical, radiological, and histological features. The patient underwent surgery to remove the lesion, and after resection of the involved area, no further symptoms were reported in the follow-up sessions. CBCT scans and panoramic imaging of the patient 6 months after surgery revealed no radiographic sign of recurrence. Autologous iliac crest grafting was performed for reconstruction of the resected area.