Cementoblastoma previously misdiagnosed as fibrous dysplasia: Report of an uncommon case and discussion of the differential diagnosis

Summary 

Cementoblastoma is a rare odontogenic tumor that has a distinct clinicoradiographical feature normally suggesting the correct diagnostic. Opinions have varied over the years regarding its nature and behavior, nowadays cementoblastoma is considered an innocuous neoplasm that can be conservatively treated. However, clinicians and oral pathologists must have in mind several possible differential diagnosis that can lead to a misdiagnosed lesion, especially when unusual clinical features are present. The aim of this paper is to report a case of cementoblastoma with uncommon features in a 19-year-old female patient and to discuss its probable differential diagnosis.

Keywords: Cementoblastoma, Odontogenic tumor, Differential diagnosis