Indian Journal of Dental Research (Jan 2009)

Odontoameloblastoma: Report of two cases

  • Mosca Rodrigo,
  • Marques Marcia,
  • Barbosa Sandra,
  • Marcucci Marcelo,
  • Oliveira Jefferson,
  • Lascala Cesar

Journal volume & issue
Vol. 20, no. 2
pp. 230 – 234

Abstract

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Odontoameloblastoma (OA) is a very rare mixed odontogenic neoplasm, characterized by the simultaneous occurrence of an ameloblastoma and a compound or complex odontoma in the same tumor mass. To date, less than 50 cases of OA and/or ameloblastic odontoma have been reported in the English dental literature. This neoplasm was called ameloblastic odontoma. The term OA was included in the 1971 WHO classification. In this study, we present two cases of OA, which we hope will contribute to the awareness and knowledge of surgeons regarding the existence of this odontogenic tumor so that patients having it may be treated and followed-up properly.

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