Solitary Intraosseous Neurofibroma of the Hard Palate: A Case Report and Literature Review
Longmei Guo,
Chunling Wu,
Xueyi Liang
et al.
Abstract:Background
Neurofibroma is a benign tumor of neuronal origin that can occur as a solitary tumor or as a component of the generalized syndrome of neurofibromatosis. Neurofibromas are primarily located in the subcutaneous soft tissues and commonly involve extra-oral sites. Solitary intraosseous neurofibromas of the oral cavity are infrequent, with occurrences in the maxilla being exceedingly rare.
Case presentation:
A 22-year-old male patient presented with an asymptomatic mass in the maxilla. Cone-beam comput… Show more
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