Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma: a case report

Area of Science:

• Oral pathology
• Pediatric dentistry
• Odontogenic tumors

Background:

• Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare mixed odontogenic tumor.
• It predominantly affects children and adolescents, often in the mandible.
• AFO combines ameloblastic fibroma-like tissue and complex odontoma histopathologically.

Observation:

• A rare case of AFO occurred in a 1-year-old child.
• The tumor presented as an expansile lesion in the upper right anterior region.
• Histopathological examination confirmed the typical features of AFO.

Findings:

• The 1-year-old patient's AFO exhibited characteristic histopathological findings.
• Enucleation was the chosen treatment method for this pediatric case.
• No recurrence was noted after a 1-year follow-up period.

Implications:

• This case highlights AFO's occurrence in unusual locations (anterior maxilla) in very young children.
• It underscores the importance of prompt diagnosis and surgical management (enucleation) for AFO.
• Successful enucleation suggests a favorable prognosis for AFO with adequate follow-up.