Exploring a rare case of juvenile psammomatoid ossifying fibroma in the ethmoid: a case study and review

• DOI: 10.1093/jscr/rjae242
• Publication Date: 2024-04-22T22:22:25Z
• Authors: Taha Yassine Aabo...; Hafsa El Ouazzani; Habiba Kadiri; Leila Essakalli; Ayoub Bouteyine; Hanae Benadbdenbi; Naji Rguieg; Nadia Cherradi
• Keywords: Ossifying fibroma; Ethmoid sinus; Histopathology; Orbit (dynamics)

Abstract Juvenile ossifying fibroma (JOF) and its variants, including juvenile psammomatoid (JPOF), represent rare yet clinically significant benign fibro-osseous lesions that primarily occur in children young adolescents. They can be found diverse anatomical sites such as the jaw, nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, orbit. JOF exhibits an aggressive nature, necessitating early radiological detection surgical intervention. Similarly, JPOF, with a locally malignant potential, requires removal, typically conducted through endoscopic approaches. We report case of 5-year-old girl JPOF arising ethmoid, revealed by recurrent epistaxis proptosis. The text emphasizes importance diagnosis histopathology diagnostic tool underscores need for appropriate management.