Desmoplastic Fibroma Arising in the Maxilla

Desmoplastic fibroma is a rare benign osseous tumour, arising in the femur, mandible, pelvis, and humerus. It occurs rarely in the maxilla, and only 12 such patients have been reported. The lesion requires intensive care as it is clinically aggressive and destructive, often invading surrounding tissues. This report is of a 15-year-old girl with desmoplastic fibroma arising in the maxilla. The tumour had lumen and an invasive character. The tumour was curetted and the wound was packed open. Although recurrence was expected after surgery, no recurrence has been observed after 5 years of follow-up.