Ossifying fibroma of the jawbones: Epidemiology and management in the Yalgado ouedrago university hospital

Abstract

IntroductionThe ossifying fibroma is a rare benign non-odontogenic tumor, with a desmodontal origin, made of fibrous tissue and bone and/or cementum elements. It is most often discovered fortuitously in developed countries and is diagnosed during functional complaints in our context. The aim of this study is to report epidemiology and management modalities of ossifying fibroma in a context marked by the modicity of technical platforms and the absence of social security coverage. Material and methodThis work is transversal and descriptive with a retrospective data collection on a period of 10 years, from April 1, 2010 to March 31, 2020. ResultsWe collected 37 cases of ossifying fibromas, i.e. 2.82% of all tumors treated in the department. The sex ratio was 0.42, the mean age was 32.03 and the maxillary swelling as a reason of consultation was reported in 97.3%. In 59.46%, the location was mandibular, the treatment was conservative in 75.68% with a recurrence rate of 5.4%. DiscussionConsultation and early diagnosis of benign tumors remain a challenge in our context because of the ignorance and poverty of the population. The fight against poverty and education of the population to early consultation are therefore an imperative.