Abstract

MEDEIROS, Marcelo Farias de et al. Adenomatoide Odontogenic Tumor: Case Report. Rev. cir. traumatol. buco-maxilo-fac. [online]. 2014, vol.14, n.1, pp. 27-32. ISSN 1808-5210.

The Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor (AOT) is a rare benign lesion, that is common in young females patients (2:1). This injury is more frequent in anterior jaw, generally involves the permanent canine. Clinically, this tumor presents slow, painless and progressive growth, firm consistency, that in general doesn't grows to large proportions. This lesion is detected in routine radiographic exams. AOT presents three clinic-pathologic nuances: follicular, extra follicular and peripheral. This paper presents an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor of a female patient aged 30 years old in the region of the right maxilla presenting their clinical, radiographic, histopathologic and therapy used. This article aims to report an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor present in the anterior maxilla of a female patient, presenting their clinical, radiological and histopathological features as well as the therapy employed.

Keywords : Odontogenic tumors; Pathology; Maxilla..