Publication: A Recurrent Case of Ameloblastic Fibroma in 37-year Old Male
Date
2023
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Publisher
Kathmandu University
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a benign mixed epithelial and mesenchymal
odontogenic tumor. This was previously grouped in odontogenic tumor showing
odontogenic epithelium with odontogenic ectomesenchyme, with or without hard
tissue formation. This report describes a case of ameloblastic fibroma in a 37-year-
old male who came with the complain of swelling in the left side of lower jaw since
one year. Enucleation of the mass followed by reconstruction was done six years
back. However, after two years of initial treatment; radiographic findings suggested
recurrence. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of ameloblastic
fibroma. Patient had no clinical and radiographic evidence of recurrence in three and
six months’ follow-up. Because of the higher proliferative capacity and malignant
degree of the mesenchymal component in the recurrent neoplasm, sarcomatous
transformation may occur. Hence, a long term clinical and radiographical follow-up
is essential due to its transformation into ameloblastic fibrosarcoma.
KEY WORDS
Ameloblastic, Benign, Recurrence, Fibroma, Tumors
Description
Maharjan N, Bajracharya D, Ojha B, Bhandari P, Koju S
Department of, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Kantipur Dental College Teaching Hospital
Dhapasi, Kathmandu, Nepal
Keywords
Ameloblastic, Benign, Recurrence, Fibroma, Tumors