Developing odontoma (ameloblastic fibro-odontoma) of the mandible: Report of a case with radiological, histopathological and immunohistochemical studies

Saya Imaoka, Ayuko Moriyama, Hiroshi Shiratsuchi, Takaaki Tamagawa, Masatake Asano

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Abstract

We report a case of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) in the second molar region of the left mandible of an 8-year-old girl. Cone beam computed tomography revealed a spatial relationship between the lesion and the gubernaculum tract of an unerupted second molar. Histologically, characteristic multinodular growth of discrete tooth germ-like structures supported the non-neoplastic hamartomatous nature of the lesion. The pattern and degree of syndecan-1 and D2-40 immunoexpression in the epithelial component varied, probably reflecting different stages of maturation. In view of the patient's age (<13 years) and the size of the lesion (<2 cm), the present AFO was likely a developing odontoma.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)648-651
Number of pages4
JournalJournal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Medicine, and Pathology
Volume36
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma
  • CBCT
  • Developing odontoma
  • Gubernaculum tract

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