HAMARTOMATOUS GROWTH IN A CHILD, AMELOBLASTIC FIBRO-ODONTOME: A CASE REPORT

Introduction: Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma is a rare, mixed, benign, odontogenic tumor with significant prevalence in the mandible. It is characterized by histologic features of ameloblastic fibroma with the formation of enamel and dentine. It usually affects pediatric patients and is associated with teeth, leading to delay in eruption or a deviation in the dental eruption pathway. This is a case report of Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma and its management in a 11 y Case Report: ear old boy. Intra-oral examination revealed an edema in the buccal area of the mandible's posterior right region. Radiographic examination showed an expansile, mixed radiolucent-radiopaque lesion with well-defined corticated border. Surgical enucleation and curettage was performed under general anesthesia. Histopathologic findings led to diagnosis of Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma. Although Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma is a rare tumor, its Conclusion: prevalence is more in children’s jaw. Conservative surgical treatment allowed the normal development with no sign of recurrence observed during the 6-month follow-up period.