Peripheral odontogenic myxoma; a rare case report with an extensive literature review

Abstract

Odontogenic myxomas are rare clinical entities, comprising benign mesenchymal tumours arising from odontogenic cells. Bone involvement in considered a central odontogenic myxoma, whereas a peripheral odontogenic myxoma involves only the soft tissues. The latter is extremely rare, with only a few cases reported in the literature. In the present study, a peripheral odontogenic myxoma in the right mandibular area of a 35-year-old woman is reported, along with a thorough review of the literature.

Keywords

• Myxoma
• Odontogenic tumour
• Peripheral