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Peripheral Odontogenic Fibroma (view source)
Revision as of 13:28, 28 April 2011
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the [[Enamel Organ#Periodontal Ligament|periodontal ligament]]. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization.
Peripheral odontogenic fibroma is a benign tumour that arises from the [[Enamel Organ#Periodontal Ligament|periodontal ligament]]. It was previously known as a fibromatous epulis and ossifying epulis depending on the degree of mineralization.
They present as firm, smooth swellings of the [[Gingiva Introduction|gingiva]] and are normally indistinguishable from [[Gingival Hyperplasia|gingival hyperplasia]].
They present as firm, smooth swellings of the [[Gingiva|gingiva]] and are normally indistinguishable from [[Gingival Hyperplasia|gingival hyperplasia]].
==Typical Signalment==
==Typical Signalment==