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Odontoameloblastoma.

Alka Dive¹, Shubhangi Khandekar, Ashish Bodhade

¹Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, VSPM'S Dental College and Research Centre, Nagpur, India.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP

|July 7, 2011

Summary

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Odontoameloblastoma (OA), an extremely rare tumor, typically affects young males in the jaw

Keywords:

Odontoameloblastoma ameloblasic dentinoma mixed odontogenic tumor

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Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Odontogenic tumors
Tumor biology

Background:

Odontoameloblastoma (OA) is a rare mixed odontogenic tumor originating from odontogenic epithelium and mesenchymal tissues.
The World Health Organization (WHO) classification recognizes OA, with fewer than 20 documented cases.
This tumor predominantly affects young adults, with a median age of 20.12 years, and shows a male predilection.

Observation:

OA commonly occurs in the posterior jaw segments, particularly the mandible.
Cases in the anterior mandible are exceptionally rare, with only three previously reported.
This report details a unique case of OA presenting in the anterior mandible.

Findings:

The case presented fulfills the histologic criteria for Odontoameloblastoma.
The tumor's location in the anterior mandible is a significant deviation from typical presentations.
Detailed histopathological analysis confirms the mixed epithelial and mesenchymal nature of the tumor.

Implications:

This case expands the known clinical spectrum of Odontoameloblastoma.
Understanding rare presentations is crucial for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.
Further research into OA's etiology and behavior may benefit from documenting such unusual cases.