Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor in Maxilla: A Report Case and Review of the Literature

Velasco I.; Aguilar L. & Venables C.

Summary

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is a benign neoplasm in the new classification of odontogenic tumors of 2005. This lesion is often slow growing but progressive and noninvasive. This report describes a 17-yearold female patient with an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor follicular subtype in the anterior maxillary region compromising the left maxillary canine. This article also provides a refresher for the health professionals on its diagnosis and management according to recent findings in this pathology. KEY WORDS: odontogenic tumors, adenomatoid odontogenic tumor, maxillar.

How to cite this article

VELASCO, I.; AGUILAR, L. & VENABLES, C. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in maxilla: a report case and review of the literature. Int. J. Odontostomat., 5(1):65-69, 2011.