Ossifying Fibroma of the Nasal Fossa: Case Report and Literature Review

<p>Ossifying fibroma is a rare, benign fibro-osseous tumor that primarily affects the jawbones, particularly the mandible. It is characterized by the replacement of normal bone with fibrous tissue and abnormal bone formation. Although slow-growing, ossifying fibromas can cause significant functional and aesthetic disturbances if left untreated. We report a case of an 18-year-old male patient who presented with chronic nasal obstruction. physical examination revealed a hard mass filling the entire right nasal cavity. A CT scan of the facial sinuses helped orient the diagnosis of ossifying fibroma, which was only confirmed by pathological examination of the surgical specimen. The patient underwent surgical excision of the lesion and postoperative follow-up showed no signs of recurrence.</p>