The relevance of a timely diagnosis in oral cavity cancer is pointed out, as well as a brief synthesis of the literature. The case of a female patient who attends the UNAM Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic with a history of having undergone several biopsies in which no conclusive results were found, is reported. Therefore, it was decided to perform an incisional biopsy in order to define the pathology. The article aims to emphasize the importance of a correct and timely diagnosis, so that the patient can receive the best treatment. In conclusion, the role played by the specialist in an early and accurate detection and the overall commitment of the patient can considerably reduce morbidity and mortality.

The relevance of a timely diagnosis in oral cavity cancer is pointed out, as well as a brief synthesis of the literature. The case of a female patient who attends the UNAM Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Clinic with a history of having undergone several biopsies in which no conclusive results were found, is reported. Therefore, it was decided to perform an incisional biopsy in order to define the pathology. The article aims to emphasize the importance of a correct and timely diagnosis, so that the patient can receive the best treatment. In conclusion, the role played by the specialist in an early and accurate detection and the overall commitment of the patient can considerably reduce morbidity and mortality.

The odontogenic myxoma is a benign lesion that occurs mostly between the second and fourth decade of life, more frequently in the molar area and with a higher incidence in men than in women (2:1). Histologically, it presents starred and fusiform cells dispersed in a very abundant myxoid matrix. The objective of this article is to report a clinical case of an odontogenic myxoma, as well as a brief review of the literature. Subject: a 39-year-old female patient who attended the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic due to an increase in volume located in the jaw in the vestibular area between teeth 31 and 44; asymptomatic at palpation, with an evolution of approximately twelve months. An incisional biopsy was performed for the histopathological study. The result of the histopathological study was an odontogenic myxoma, so we decided that the best treatment was a free margin resection and r...

The odontogenic myxoma is a benign lesion that occurs mostly between the second and fourth decade of life, more frequently in the molar area and with a higher incidence in men than in women (2:1). Histologically, it presents starred and fusiform cells dispersed in a very abundant myxoid matrix. The objective of this article is to report a clinical case of an odontogenic myxoma, as well as a brief review of the literature. Subject: a 39-year-old female patient who attended the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery clinic due to an increase in volume located in the jaw in the vestibular area between teeth 31 and 44; asymptomatic at palpation, with an evolution of approximately twelve months. An incisional biopsy was performed for the histopathological study. The result of the histopathological study was an odontogenic myxoma, so we decided that the best treatment was a free margin resection and r...

El queratoquiste odontogénico es una lesión intraósea, que surge de restos de la lámina dental y células basales de la mucosa que lo recubre. Ocurre con mayor frecuencia entre la segunda y tercera década de vida, con una incidencia entre el 5 al 14% de todos los quistes odontogénicos; su recidiva varía según el tratamiento, llegando a ser del 23% solo con la enucleación. El objetivo de este artículo es reportar dos casos de queratoquiste con diferentes terapias de tratamiento en queratoquistes recidivantes (marsupialización, descompresión y uso del 5-fluororuracilo); divulgamos este informe debido a la importancia de tratamientos no invasivos con terapias adyuvantes que disminuyen la recidiva en pacientes con queratoquiste.