Recurrent myxoma of the maxilla: A rare case

Abstract

Introduction: Myxomas are mostly of mesenchymal origin and occur both in bone and soft tissue. The sites most commonly involving the head and neck region are the jaws with a higher incidence in the mandible which have traditionally been considered to have an odontogenic origin and are slow growing, locally destructive neoplasms. Case report: We report a case of a 17 year old male who presented with swelling over the right cheek and right upper gingival region. Discussion: Odontogenic myxomas of the maxillofacial region are benign lesions, without preference for gender, race or location, with extremely varied clinical and radiographic characteristics, thus increasing the number oral and maxillofacial region tumors with which we can make the differential diagnosis.