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Ameloblastic fibroodontoma or complex odontoma: Two faces of the same coin.

Authors :
Singh, Akhilesh Kumar
Kar, Indu Bhusan
Mishra, Niranjan
Sharma, Parikshit
Source :
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery; Jan-Jun2016, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p92-95, 4p
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

An ameloblastic fibroodontoma (AFO) is a rare odontogenic tumor of mixed dental tissue origin. It exhibits histological features of ameloblastic fibroma and complex odontoma. AFOs are usually found to be asymptomatic and are most often discovered on routine radiography. Sometimes their presence is suspected due to missing permanent dentition. We report a case of an 18-year-old female patient with missing mandibular molars on the left side associated with a giant complex odontoma. Treatment included surgical excision of the tumor followed by reconstruction with iliac crest graft. Histopathological study revealed it as an AFO, to our surprise. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
09755950
Volume :
7
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
National Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
120398164
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.4103/0975-5950.196129