Benign Osteoblastoma of Maxilla: A Case Report Emphasizing the Histopathological Differential Diagnosis
Published: October 1, 2014 | DOI: https://doi.org/10.7860/JCDR/2014/.5023
Deepak Pandiar, Shameena P M, Saaks hi Gulati, Vishal Singh Banyal, Amit Kumar
1. Senior Resident, Department of Oral Pathology, GDC Calicut, Kerala, India.
2. Former HOD, Department of Oral Pathology, GDC Calicut, Kerala, India.
3. Senior Resident, Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnosis, GDC Calicut, Kerala, India.
4. Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Oral Pathology, GDC Calicut, Kerala, India.
5. Post Graduate Trainee, Department of Oral Pathology, GDC Calicut, Kerala, India.
Correspondence
Dr. Deepak Pandiar,
Senior Resident, Department of Oral Pathology, GDC Calicut-8, Kerala, India.
Phone : 09497588985, E-mail : deepakpandiar1923@yahoo.com
Benign osteoblastoma is a rare bone tumour characterized histologically by production of woven bone spicules, which are bordered by prominent osteoblasts. It mainly affects male teenagers and young adults. A case of benign osteoblastoma of maxilla in a 19 years old male is reported here. Also, histological comparison is made between benign osteoblastoma, aggressive osteoblastoma and osteosarcoma.
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