Peripheral Cemento - Ossifying Fibroma Of Anterior Mandible – A Rare Case Report

Peripheral Cemento-Ossifying Fibroma (PCOF) is a rare neoplasm of osteogenic origin that is seen as an overgrowth on the gingiva. It is considered to be more reactive in nature than neoplastic nature. It is prevalent in adolescent and young adults; also, the female predilection is seen. In this case report we present a case of a 60 year old patient reported with a chief complaint of growth in the lower tooth region of jaw since 10 years measuring 3.28 X 2.5 X 1.6 cm. The lesion was excised under local anesthesia and followed up for the six months which showed normal healing and normal architecture of bone without any recurrence. In this case report we have discussed the clinical, radiological and histological features of the peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma. Also the differential diagnosis and treatment has been discussed.