Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor associated with dentigerous cyst in posterior maxilla: A case report and review of literature

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT)-a benign (hamartomatous) lesion of odontogenic origin-is an uncommon tumor which affects young individuals with a female predominance, mainly in the second decade. This lesion is most commonly located in the anterior maxilla and is usually associated with an impac...

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Published in:Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP 2010-07, Vol.14 (2), p.59-62
Main Authors: John, J Baby, John, Reena Rachel
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Cysts
Diagnosis
Females
Immunohistochemistry
Patient outcomes
Polyposis, Familial
Risk factors
Teeth
Tumors
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Summary:Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT)-a benign (hamartomatous) lesion of odontogenic origin-is an uncommon tumor which affects young individuals with a female predominance, mainly in the second decade. This lesion is most commonly located in the anterior maxilla and is usually associated with an impacted canine tooth. This is a case report of a 39-year-old female patient presented with a large AOT of the posterior maxilla associated with an impacted second molar - a very rare situation.
ISSN:0973-029X
1998-393X
DOI:10.4103/0973-029X.72502