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Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO), a rare mixed odontogenic tumor, can cause swelling and delayed tooth eruption in children. Surgical enucleation and follow-up are key for managing this condition.

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Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Oral Pathology

Background:

  • Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare mixed odontogenic tumor typically affecting young individuals.
  • Clinical signs include asymptomatic swelling and delayed tooth eruption.
  • Radiological findings often show well-defined borders with a mixed appearance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in a 10-year-old girl.
  • To highlight the diagnostic and management considerations for this rare tumor.

Main Methods:

  • A 10-year-old girl presented with an incidental radiological finding of a radiopaque mass in the posterior maxilla.
  • Orthopantomogram (OPG) revealed an unerupted second molar tooth bud obstructed by the odontome.
  • Surgical enucleation of the lesion and removal of the impacted tooth bud were performed under general anesthesia.

Main Results:

  • Histopathological assessment confirmed the diagnosis of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma.
  • The surgical intervention successfully removed the tumor and the impacted tooth bud.

Conclusions:

  • Mixed odontogenic tumors like AFO can present diagnostic challenges.
  • Thorough clinical, radiological, and histopathological evaluation is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Surgical excision and long-term follow-up are essential for optimal patient management.