Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma: A case report with review of literature

Figure 1 Lingual view of the lesion with smooth non-ulcerated surface and broad attachment base. A: The lesion with smooth non-ulcerated surface; B: Broad attachment base.

Figure 2 Non involvement of bone. A: Intra oral periapical radiograph; B: Maxillary occlusal radiograph; C: Ortho pantomo radiograph.

Figure 3 Excised tissue measuring 1. 5 cm × 1 cm. A: Length 1.5 cm; B: Width 1 cm.

Figure 4 Interrupted sutures placed with 3-0 black braided silk.

Figure 5 The features were suggestive of “peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma”. A: Histological picture showing long slender rete ridges and parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium; B: Round to ovoid basophilic cementum-like calcifications [hematoxylin-eosin (HE) staining, × 10]; C: Basophilic globules of calcified mass along with osteoid tissue, round to ovoid basophilic cementum-like calcifications (HE staining, × 40).

Figure 6 Post operative photograph of surgical site showing satisfactory healing 30 d after surgery.