A Case of Odontogenic Myxoma of the Mandible with Expansion to the Alveolar Crest – Comparison of Imaging Findings and Pathological Findings: A Case Report

Background: An odontogenic myxoma is an intraosseous tumor characterized by stellate and spindle-shaped cells embedded in abundant myxoid or mucoid extracellular matrix. We herein describe that expanded not only to the bone marrow but also outside of alveolar bone. Diagnosis a tooth-deficient region imaging findings alone was difficult because positional relationship between tooth unknown. Furthermore, some these myxomas reportedly show rapid growth. Case Report: Here, we present case patient, 44-year-old man, who had hard, bone-like swelling on his right mandible molar mild paresthesia cheek. ameloblastoma were suspected based findings; however, pathological examination biopsy led diagnosis myxoma. Right segmental mandibulectomy performed, there no recurrence observed after surgery. Conclusion: To improve accuracy diagnosis, it important compare with surgical specimen. This comparison revealed differences magnetic resonance signal intensity regions different types cell components.