A Large Follicular Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor Occupying the Maxillary Sinus: A Case Report

JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc. 2023 Mar 1;61(259):267-270. doi: 10.31729/jnma.8071.

Abstract

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour is a rare benign, odontogenic tumour with uncertain histogenesis. Whether it is a hamartoma or a neoplasm is still a controversial topic. It is usually associated with an unerupted maxillary canine. Here, we discuss a follicular adenomatoid odontogenic tumour in a young girl with uncommon features such as it arose from two unerupted teeth and partial resorption of the roots of other normal teeth. The tumour was large enough to completely occupy the maxillary sinus. It was treated with enucleation and curettage by lateral rhinotomy approach.

Keywords: adenomatoid tumor; case reports; hamartoma; odontogenic cysts.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ameloblastoma* / complications
  • Hamartoma* / complications
  • Humans
  • Maxillary Sinus / pathology
  • Odontogenic Tumors* / diagnosis
  • Odontogenic Tumors* / surgery

Supplementary concepts

  • Adenoameloblastoma