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Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bucal. 2009 Dec 1;14 (12):e650-3. Ameloblastic ibro-odontoma
Journal section: Oral Surgery doi:10.4317/medoral.14.e650
Publication Types: Case Report
Ameloblastic ibro-odontoma: A case report
Ana-Sueli-Rodrigues Cavalcante
1
, Ana-Lia Anbinder
2
, Nívea-Cristina-Sena Costa
3
, José-Roberto Sá Lima
4
,
Yasmin-Rodarte Carvalho
5
1
PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry of São José dos Campos. UNESP-
Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José dos Campos SP Brazil
2
PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Dentistry, Taubaté University, Taubaté SP Brazil. Volunteer Professor, Department of
Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry of São José dos Campos. São Paulo State University. UNESP, São José dos
Campos SP Brazil
3
Post-graduate Student, Departament of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry of São José dos Campos. UNESP-
Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José dos Campos SP Brazil
4
PhD, Full Professor, Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, School of Dentistry of São José dos Campos. UNESP- Universidade
Estadual Paulista, São José dos Campos SP Brazil
5
PhD, Full Professor, Department of Bioscience and Oral Diagnosis, School of Dentistry of São José dos Campos. UNESP-
Universidade Estadual Paulista, São José dos Campos SP Brazil
Correspondence:
Av. Engenheiro Francisco José Longo, 777
Jd. São Dimas. São José dos Campos – SP
Brazil CEP: 12245-000
anasueli@fosjc.unesp.br
Received: 23/12/2008
Accepted: 07/06/2009
Cavalcante ASR, Anbinder AL, Costa NCS, Lima JRS, Carvalho YR.
Ameloblastic ibro-odontoma: A case report. Med Oral Patol Oral Cir Bu-
cal. 2009 Dec 1;14 (12):e650-3.
http://www.medicinaoral.com/medoralfree01/v14i12/medoralv14i12p650.pdf
Abstract
Ameloblastic ibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare, benign, slow-growing odontogenic tumor, generally asymptomatic
and more prevalent in children and adolescents. We report a case of AFO in the mandible of an eight-year-
old Caucasian male patient, and review the literature. Intraoral examination revealed a swelling extending from
the deciduous second molar to the retromolar triangle, covered with normal mucosa. A panoramic radiograph
showed a large, well-demarcated radiolucency with radiopaque areas. The provisional diagnosis was of AFO, and
so an incisional biopsy was performed. Histologically, the lesion was composed of connective tissue resembling
the dental papilla, with epithelial strands or islands, as well as denticles and amorphous masses of enamel and
dentin consistent with a diagnosis of AFO. Surgical excision and curettage of the lesion were performed. The
patient has been monitored for eight years and the lesion has not recurred.
Key words: Odontogenic tumors, odontoma, ibro-odontoma, ameloblastic.
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