Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour: review and case report.
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumour is a benign (hamartomatous), noninvasive lesion with slow but progressive growth. The 3 variants--follicular, extrafollicular and peripheral--present with identical histological findings. This report describes a patient with a large adenomatoid odontogenic tumour in the mandible, with the involved mandibular canine being pushed to the contralateral side. The paper also provides a refresher for general dental practitioners about various diagnostic aspects of this tumour and highlights the controversies regarding its origin and management in light of recent findings.
Batra
Puneet
P
Maxillofacial and Dental Department, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, London, UK. pbatra87@hotmail.com
Prasad
Shyam
S
Parkash
Hari
H
D000293:Adolescent; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000473:pathology*