The topic Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Maxilla you are seeking is a synonym, or alternative name, or is closely related to the medical condition Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Jaw.

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• Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Jaw is a very rare, mostly benign tumor affecting the upper or lower jaw. Even though rare, this tumor type is generally observed in middle-aged individuals
• If the tumor affects the lower jaw, it is called Mandibular Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor; if the tumor affects the upper jaw, it is called Maxillary Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor
• Inflammatory myofibroblastic tumor (IMT) is typically considered as a benign tumor with aggressive behavior (low-grade tumor), which can occur anywhere in the body
• The cause of Mandibular or Maxillary Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor is generally unknown. There are also no well-established risk factors for this tumor type
• From the available number of cases, this tumor seems to prefer the upper jaw (maxilla). The signs and symptoms may include jaw pain, tenderness, numbness in the region of the tumor, and eating and chewing difficulties. Complications, such as tumor recurrence on surgical removal of the tumor, is not usually known to occur
• The mainstay of treatment is a surgical excision that can be curative. The prognosis of Inflammatory Myofibroblastic Tumor of Jaw is generally good on tumor removal, but rarely some tumors are known to metastasize 

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