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Abstract

Objective: To present a case of ossifying fibroma maxillary alveolar ridge presenting as upper gingival mass in a 16-year old male, extracted via partial excision (shaving) of maxillary alveolar mass, bilateral. Objective is to review the prevalence of ossifying fibroma. To know what are the other types of bony tumor which may present similarly with ossifying fibroma Method: It was a case report in private division of a tertiary hospital. Patient is a 13-year old male presenting with bilateral upper gingival mass. Result: Patient was initially diagnosed with benign fibrous lesion t/c fibrous dysplasia vs ossifying fibroma maxillary alveolar ridge, bilateral upon CT scan. He was then scheduled for partial excision (Shaving) of maxillary alveolar mass, bilateral intraoperatively, 0.5Ã?Â?1-2 cm bony fragments and 1-2 cm bony fragments were obtained from the left and right alveolar ridge were obtained, respectively. Biography Valerie Kaye U Sison is currently Resident at the Department of Otorhiolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. She has completed her Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology and Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Santo Tomas. valeriesisonmd@yahoo.com

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