Clinicopathologic Correlation: Firm Mass on the Lateral Aspect of the Posterior Maxilla

Darin T. Johnston, James J. Closmann, Pallavi Parashar, Thomas J. Borris

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine, Aurora, USA.

DOI: 10.4236/ojst.2014.44027                

Abstract

We present the case of a 45-year-old Hispanic female with a slowly enlarging mass on her left maxilla in the region of teeth #15 and #16. A differential diagnosis is presented along with the histologic findings and treatment rendered. The prognosis and biology of the lesion are discussed.

Keywords

Exostosis, Gingival Diseases, Oral Pathology, Pyogenic Granuloma, Surgery

Conflicts of Interest

The authors declare no conflicts of interest.

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