An adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in disguise

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a slowly growing benign tumor of the oral cavity. It accounts of 3-7% of all odontogenic tumors. It is seen to occur commonly in the anterior maxilla. The tumor is usually associated with an impacted tooth with maxillary canine being the most common tooth. AOT...

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Published in:Journal of the Indian Society of Pedodontics and Preventive Dentistry 2016-07, Vol.34 (3), p.291-293
Main Authors: Dhirawani, Rajesh, Pathak, Sanyog, Mallikaarjuna, K, Sharma, Ankit
Format: Article
Language:English
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Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor
anterior maxilla
dentigerous cyst
Tumors
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Summary:Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a slowly growing benign tumor of the oral cavity. It accounts of 3-7% of all odontogenic tumors. It is seen to occur commonly in the anterior maxilla. The tumor is usually associated with an impacted tooth with maxillary canine being the most common tooth. AOT is seen in a younger group, especially below 20 years with a female preponderance. AOT occurs in two main variants: Central or intraosseous which is more common and second is peripheral which is rare. Radiologically, it represents as a radiolucent lesion with radiopaque foci usually an impacted or a supernumerary tooth. With a close clinical and radiographic resemblance to dentigerous cyst correct diagnosis and treatment is necessary. AOT being benign in nature requires a conservative management with enucleation. This is a case report of a 13-year-old girl with an AOT occurring in the anterior maxillary region.
ISSN:0970-4388
1998-3905
DOI:10.4103/0970-4388.186752