The case involves a young adult presenting with swelling, pain, and functional discomfort in the mandible.
Radiographic evaluation revealed a well-defined radiopaque mass with mixed density, prompting a broad differential diagnosis that included osteoid osteoma, fibro-osseous lesions, chronic sclerosing osteomyelitis, and low-grade osteosarcoma.
Histopathological analysis was essential for confirmation, showing irregular trabeculae of woven bone lined by prominent osteoblasts—hallmarks of benign osteoblastoma.
The authors highlight that although benign osteoblastomas are rare in the jaw (represents less than 1% of all bone tumors), early recognition is vital to prevent structural complications and unnecessary aggressive treatment.
Surgical excision remains the treatment of choice, offering an excellent prognosis with minimal recurrence when complete removal is achieved.
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