Odontogenic Myxoma in Maxilla: A Case Report

Authors

• Deepak Gupta, Professor and head of the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, IndiaFollow
• Ravinder Singh, Professor, Oral Medicine and Radiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, IndiaFollow
• Nazrana Maqbool B.D.S., lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, M.M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, IndiaFollow
• Rakashree Chakraborty B.D.S., M.D.S., Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, M.M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Maharishi Markandeshwar (Deemed to be University), Mullana, Ambala, IndiaFollow

Keywords

Odontogenic myxoma, intraosseous neoplasm, maxillary sinus, spindle-shaped cells

Abstract

Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is a rare, benign but locally invasive intraosseous neoplasm. It is known to arise from the mesenchymal portion of the tooth germ. Although it is a slow-growing tumor, maxillary odontogenic myxomas can lead to increased morbidity caused by invasion into the maxillary sinus and middle cranial fossa. Further, it is also important to delineate the margins of OM to achieve a better treatment outcome. Here we present a case of a maxillary odontogenic myxoma in a 26-year-old female patient. The patient presented with swelling on the upper right side of the face. Computed tomography scan revealed a tumor, which was diagnosed as an odontogenic myxoma on histopathologic examination.

Recommended Citation

Gupta, Deepak; Singh, Ravinder; Maqbool, Nazrana B.D.S.; and Chakraborty, Rakashree B.D.S., M.D.S. (2026) "Odontogenic Myxoma in Maxilla: A Case Report," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 92: No. 5, Article 4.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol92/iss5/4