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Published on: February 28, 2019
[Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor: two cases]
F Farah-Klibi1, L Ferchichi, H Beyâa Rassou
1Service d'anatomie et de cytologie pathologiques de l'hôpital Charles-Nicolle de Tunis, boulevard 9-avril-1938, 1006 Tunis, Tunisia. farah_faten@yahoo.fr
Revue De Stomatologie Et De Chirurgie Maxillo-Faciale
|February 6, 2007
Summary
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are rare, benign jaw growths. Surgical removal (enucleation-resection) shows good outcomes with no reported recurrences in adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Oral Pathology
- Oncology
Background:
- Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT), a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm, was formerly known as adenoameloblastoma.
- AOT exhibits distinct clinical, radiological, and histological features differentiating it from ameloblastoma.
- This tumor predominantly affects individuals in their second decade of life, with a higher prevalence in females.
Observation:
- Two adolescent cases (ages 14 and 21) presented with gingival swelling.
- Panoramic radiographs revealed radiolucent lesions associated with impacted teeth.
- Both cases underwent enucleation-resection with favorable outcomes.
Findings:
- The study highlights the characteristic radiological and anatomical features of AOT.
- Enucleation-resection is an effective treatment modality for adenomatoid odontogenic tumors.
- AOT is often misdiagnosed as other odontogenic cysts or tumors, underscoring the need for accurate diagnosis.
Implications:
- Accurate diagnosis of AOT is crucial to differentiate it from other odontogenic lesions.
- Understanding the distinct features of AOT aids in appropriate treatment planning.
- The benign nature and low recurrence rate of AOT after surgical resection suggest a favorable prognosis.
