Exploring a rare case of juvenile psammomatoid ossifying fibroma in the ethmoid: a case study and review

Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) and its variants, including juvenile psammomatoid ossifying fibroma (JPOF), represent rare yet clinically significant benign fibro-osseous lesions that primarily occur in children and young adolescents. They can be found in diverse anatomical sites such as the jaw, n...

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Published in:	Journal of surgical case reports Vol. 2024; no. 4; p. rjae242
Main Authors:	Aaboudech, Taha Yassine, El Ouazzani, Hafsa, Kadiri, Habiba, Essakalli, Leila, Bouteyine, Ayoub, Benadbdenbi, Hanae, Rguieg, Naji, Cherradi, Nadia
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	England Oxford University Press 01-04-2024
Subjects:	Case Report fibro-osseous lesions ethmoid bone ossifying fibroma juvenile psammomatoid ossifying fibroma
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Summary:	Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) and its variants, including juvenile psammomatoid ossifying fibroma (JPOF), represent rare yet clinically significant benign fibro-osseous lesions that primarily occur in children and young adolescents. They can be found in diverse anatomical sites such as the jaw, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, and orbit. JOF exhibits an aggressive nature, necessitating early radiological detection and surgical intervention. Similarly, JPOF, with a locally malignant potential, requires surgical removal, typically conducted through endoscopic approaches. We report a case of a 5-year-old girl with JPOF arising in the ethmoid, revealed by recurrent epistaxis and proptosis. The text emphasizes the importance of early diagnosis through histopathology as a diagnostic tool and underscores the need for appropriate management.
ISSN:	2042-8812 2042-8812
DOI:	10.1093/jscr/rjae242