Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour

BMJ Case Rep. 2013 Jun 27:2013:bcr2013010212. doi: 10.1136/bcr-2013-010212.

Abstract

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour (AOT) is a benign non-invasive odontogenic tumour, having mostly a slow and sustained growth pattern. AOT is an uncommon lesion of odontogenic origin, which affects young individuals, with a female predilection and mostly occurring in the second decade. In the literature, it has been considered as a hamartoma rather than a true neoplasm because of its limited size, minimal growth potential and the lack of recurrence. We present an extrafollicular central variant of AOT with a occurrence rate of 30%, adjacent to the incisors.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ameloblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Ameloblastoma / surgery
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery
  • Young Adult

Supplementary concepts

  • Adenoameloblastoma