Abstract
Introduction: Maxillo-facial tumours are a group of heterogenous diseases that ranges from
 hamartomas or non-neoplastic tissue proliferations to benign neoplastic to malignant tumors
 with metastatic potentials. The aim of the present study is to evaluate the clinico-pathological
 profile and management of primary lesions of facio-maxillary region.
 Material and Methods: Retrospective data of bony tumors of maxilla-facial region was
 retrieved for 2 years from March 2015 to April 2017. The data included the gender, age,
 diagnosis based on radiology, histopathology and the site of origin.
 Results: A total of 18 patients were diagnosed as a bony tumour of maxillofacial region and
 treated surgically. Fibrous dysplasia, Odontogenic cyst and Ameloblastoma were the most
 common lesions.
 Conclusion: Bony tumours of Maxillofacical region though uncommon and mostly benign,
 pose a great challenge to preserve the functions and cosmesis.
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