Benign Osteoblastoma of Maxilla: A Case Report Emphasizing the Histopathological Differential Diagnosis

Abstract

Benign osteoblastoma is a rare bone tumour characterized histologically by production of woven bone spicules, which are bordered by prominent osteoblasts. It mainly affects male teenagers and young adults. A case of benign osteoblastoma of maxilla in a nineteen years old male is reported here. Also, histological comparison is made between benign osteoblastoma, aggressive osteoblastoma and osteosarcoma.

Keywords

• aggressive
• benign osteoblastoma
• maxilla
• osteosarcoma