Solitary intraosseous neurofibroma of the mandible

ABSTRACT

Neurofibroma is a benign neoplasm derived from peripheral nerve cells. Neurofibroma can occur as a solitary tumor also it may associate with neurofibromatosis. Intraosseous neurofibroma is a rare tumor particularly in the oral cavity. So far, few cases of solitary intraosseous neurofibroma of the mandible have been reported. In the present study, a 39 years old woman which has a diagnosis of solitary intraosseous neurofibroma of the mandible is reported. Clinical, radiographic, histopathologic and immunohistochemical features are described