An alternative surgical approach to cemento-ossifying fibroma of the maxilla

ABSTRACT

Objective@#To report an alternative combined gingivobuccal and endoscopic endonasal approach to treating ossifying fibroma of the left maxilla.@*Methods@#Design: Case Report. Setting: Tertiary Private University Hospital. Patient A 19-year-old girl with a progressively enlarging left cheek mass for 3 years.@*Results@#Our patient underwent left medial maxillectomy via a combined gingivobuccal and endoscopic endonasal approach with complete resection and significant improvement of symptoms, with good functional outcome.@*Conclusion@#Large ossifying fibromas of the maxilla can be completely and successfully excised via a combined gingivobuccal and endoscopic endonasal approach.