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Benign Osteoblastoma Of The Mandible: Fifteen Year Follow-up Showing Spontaneous Regression After Biopsy

Eisenbud et al., 1987Other/Unknown

Eisenbud, L., Kahn, L. B., & Friedman, E. (1987). Benign osteoblastoma of the mandible: fifteen year follow-up showing spontaneous regression after biopsy. Journal of oral and maxillofacial surgery : official journal of the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, 45(1), 53–57. https://doi.org/10.1016/0278-2391(87)90086-3

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Case Details

Disease Location

Labial aspect of anterior mandible

Personal Characteristics

11-year-old caucasian female

Clinical Characteristics

Prominence in region of left lateral incisor & canine (7 mm diameter) periapical radiographs revealed diffuse mottling of alveolar bone in anterior region below roots of incisor teeth occlusal radiographs incisional biopsy

Remission Characteristics

Serial radiographs revealed regression and restitution of normal architecture lesion regressed to normality over 15 years

Treatment & Mechanisms

Clinical Treatment

None reported reported