Extrafollicular Cystic Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor of the Maxilla: a Rare Challenging Case Report with Review of the Literature
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is a non-aggressive slow growing epithelial odontogenic tumor with varied clinical and microscopic features. This neoplasm rarely appears as a completely cystic lesion histopathologically; therefore, oral pathologists should be aware of the various histopathologic typ...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
2018-09-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dental Materials and Techniques |
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| Online Access: | http://jdmt.mums.ac.ir/article_11116_ed074f892540d03923371b62c54caf9c.pdf |
| Summary: | Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is a non-aggressive slow growing epithelial odontogenic tumor with varied clinical and microscopic features. This neoplasm rarely appears as a completely cystic lesion histopathologically; therefore, oral pathologists should be aware of the various histopathologic types of this lesion. The main objective of this case report is to present a rare challenging case of maxillary extrafollicular cystic adenomatoid odontogenic tumor affecting a 28-year-old male. |
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| ISSN: | 2322-4150 2252-0317 |