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Cementoblastoma is a benign odontogenic mesenchymal tumor characterized by cementum production. Cementoblastoma is considered a relatively rare neoplasm with a predilection to the posterior region of the mandible. The main clinical differential diagnoses include hypercementosis, cemento-osseous dysplasia, condensing osteitis, idiopathic osteosclerosis, osteoblastoma, odontoma, and osteosarcoma.

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Conventional high-grade osteosarcomas are characterized by aggressive radiologic features, cytologic pleomorphism, and complex genomics. However, rare examples of osteosarcomas remain challenging due to unusual histology, such as sclerosing or osteoblastoma-like features, which may require molecular confirmation of their complex genetic alterations. We have encountered such a case in a 17-year-old man, who presented with a third metatarsal sclerotic bone lesion, found incidentally in the work-up of a foot trauma.

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Background: Aneurysmal bone cysts (ABCs) are rare, benign, yet locally aggressive lesions that contain blood-filled channels that rarely occur in the thoracic spine of adults. The literature on the treatment of spinal ABCs is sparse, but the consensus is to achieve gross-total resection (GTR) due to these lesions being locally aggressive and to prevent recurrence.

Observations: This report describes a 35-year-old female admitted with back pain and right T5 dermatome radiculopathy without any inciting events.

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Primary osseous tumors of the orbit.

Virchows Arch

November 2024

Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC), Shadyside Hospital, 5230 Centre Avenue, WG02.6, Pittsburgh, PA, 15232, USA.

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  • - This article reviews primary bone tumors found in the orbit, highlighting the diagnostic challenges due to similarities in their features.
  • - It emphasizes distinguishing factors like clinical symptoms and genetic profiles, along with prognostic information and treatment methods for each tumor type.
  • - The review covers specific tumors such as osteoma, osteoid osteoma, and osteosarcoma, and includes insights on associated genetic syndromes.
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A benign tumor of substantial size: Mandibular epithelioid osteoblastoma in a socioeconomically challenged patient.

J Craniomaxillofac Surg

October 2024

Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.

Epithelioid osteoblastoma (EOB) is a rare, benign bone tumor characterized by the proliferation of atypical epithelioid osteoblasts within a vascular stroma. It typically presents as a slow-growing painful mass and requires careful differentiation from more aggressive lesions like osteosarcoma for appropriate management. We present a case of an otherwise healthy 30-year-old man who presented with a mandibular EOB measuring 23 cm × 17 cm x 19 cm, causing significant disfigurement and functional impairment.

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  • A 13-year-old child was found to have a rare epithelioid neoplasm located in the pterygopalatine fossa, which featured a specific genetic fusion (PANX3::GLI1) and MDM2 amplification.
  • The identified gene fusion contributes to the tumor's signs of bone-forming differentiation, which complicates its diagnosis.
  • This case is the first of its kind to report these genetic features and adds to the understanding of rare tumors involving GLI1 rearrangements.
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Osteoblastoma of the Mandible: A Case Report.

Cureus

September 2024

Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Saveetha University, Chennai, IND.

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  • - Osteoblastoma is a rare and benign bone tumor mainly found in the spine but can also appear in the mandible, as seen in a case involving a 38-year-old female with mild pain and swelling.
  • - Diagnosis was confirmed through clinical, radiographic, and histopathological evaluations, leading to a conservative surgical excision with no recurrence during follow-up.
  • - The report highlights the need to differentiate osteoblastoma from similar lesions like low-grade osteosarcoma and osteoid osteoma for proper treatment and better outcomes.
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  • A 12-year-old girl with worsening nighttime leg pain was diagnosed through radiographs, CT, and MRI, revealing two lesions that suggested multicentric osteoid osteoma, leading to surgical excision instead of radiofrequency ablation due to the unusual case.
  • Post-surgery, histopathology confirmed the diagnosis, and the patient remained symptom-free at six months, emphasizing the importance of thorough radiological evaluation and the validity of surgical options for atypical presentations. *
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An aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a benign bone neoplasm that typically occurs during the first and second decades of life. ABC usually presents as a rapidly growing intramedullary expansile mass with multiple blood-filled cysts in the metaphysis of the long tubular bones. Here, we report a case of a periosteal solid ABC that was initially diagnosed as a high-grade surface osteosarcoma.

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This technical report illustrates the technique to perform computed tomography (CT)-guided bone biopsies in the body and dens of the axis (C2 vertebra) through a posterior transpedicular approach with the use of preoperative contrast-enhanced scans to highlight the course of the vertebral artery. The technique is presented through two exemplification cases: a pediatric patient with osteoblastoma and secondary aneurysmal bone cyst and one adult patient with melanoma metastasis. This case highlights the potential of the CT-guided posterolateral/transpedicular approach for performing safe and effective biopsies in the body and dens of C2, even in pediatric patients.

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Ethmoid Osteoblastoma: A Case Report and Pooled Analysis of Cases.

Ear Nose Throat J

April 2024

Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Osteoblastoma is a typically noncancerous bone tumor commonly found in the spine and long bones of the arms and legs. It is exceedingly rare for this tumor to occur in the paranasal sinuses. We present a case of osteoblastoma in a 13-year-old boy affecting the ethmoid sinus, which manifested as exophthalmos.

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  • Osteoblastoma, a rare bone tumor, can occur in the frontal sinus and lead to seizures and pneumocephalus, highlighting the need for detailed evaluation.
  • A 21-year-old male experienced a seizure due to an osteoblastoma lesion in his frontal sinus, which was discovered through imaging and successfully removed surgically.
  • Complete surgical excision of osteoblastomas is crucial to prevent serious complications and improve patient outcomes, especially in rare cases affecting craniofacial areas.
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Small-Molecule Allosteric Inhibitors of Human Aspartate Transcarbamoylase Suppress Proliferation of Bone Osteosarcoma Epithelial Cells.

ChemMedChem

July 2024

XB20 Drug Design, Groningen Research Institute of Pharmacy, University of Groningen, A. Deusinglaan 1, Groningen, 9700AV, The, Netherlands.

Aspartate transcarbamoylase (ATC) is the first committed step in de novo pyrimidine biosynthesis in eukaryotes and plants. A potent transition state analog of human ATCase (PALA) has previously been assessed in clinical trials for the treatment of cancer, but was ultimately unsuccessful. Additionally, inhibition of this pathway has been proposed to be a target to suppress cell proliferation in E.

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Tumors of the Posterior Elements of the Spine in Children-an Overview.

Indian J Surg Oncol

March 2024

Dept. Of Orthopedics, Govt. Medical College, Kozhikode, Kerala PIN 673008 India.

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Benign Non-Odontogenic Pathology in Children.

Oral Maxillofac Surg Clin North Am

August 2024

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University of Washington School of Dentistry, 1959 NE Pacific Street, B-307, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Washington School of Medicine, 1959 Northeast Pacific Street, B-307, Seattle, WA 98195, USA; Craniofacial Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, 4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98015, USA.

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  • - The article discusses various benign non-odontogenic pathologies, focusing on bone-derived lesions like osteoma and osteoblastoma, covering their radiographic features, locations, and treatment options.
  • - It examines cartilage-derived lesions (such as chondroma) and fibroconnective tissue lesions, detailing their presentation and management strategies.
  • - Lastly, nerve-derived lesions like schwannoma and neurofibroma are explored, particularly their links to conditions like neurofibromatosis and recommended treatments.
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Background: Osteoblastomas, although rare, are benign primary bone tumors, with cervical spine involvement being exceptionally uncommon. Late diagnosis, especially in aggressive cases, can lead to surgical challenges. Oxidized regenerated cellulose (ORC) used for hemostasis may result in complications if left in the surgical field.

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Introduction: Osteoblastoma is a rare, benign, bone-forming tumor accounting for <1% of all primary bone tumors. It has a predilection for the posterior elements of the spine and metaphysis and diaphysis of long bones. The occurrence of this tumor in the metatarsal region is rare.

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