Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: A Case Report.
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2015-05
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Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a very rare odontogenic tumor with an incidence of 1%. Overall it accounts for 9% of all odontogenic
tumors. In most of the cases, AOT is misdiagnosed as an odontogenic cyst. Younger individuals are commonly affected and particularly in
females. AOT is seen predominantly in the maxillary anterior region in association with an unerupted tooth. Permanent dentition is affected
more than the deciduous dentition. Intraoral periapical radiographs play a major role in the diagnosis compared to orthopantomogram because
of its increased contrast but for the better assessment of the extension of larger lesions orthopantomogram is must. AOT resembles benign
odontogenic lesions like dentigerous cyst and tumors like ameloblastoma. The lesions are managed conservatively by surgical excision along
with the removal of the affected tooth and have an excellent prognosis.With this background, we report an unusual case of AOT involving
maxillary anterior region in 15-year-old male patient. The present article reviews the etiology, clinical features, histopathological features,
and treatment modalities of AOT.
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Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, Anterior maxilla, Benign neoplasm
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Sushma Pulivarthi, Sowbhagya M B, Balaji P, Poornima C. Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: A Case Report. IJSS Case Reports & Reviews. 2015 May; 1(12): 36-39.