Journal of Dental and Orofacial Research
  • Year: 2015
  • Volume: 11
  • Issue: 1

Masquerading swelling of the Maxilla: A case report with review of literature

  • Author:
  • Parimala Sagar1, KM Sejal1,, Kavitha Prasad2, Abhishek Chauhan3
  • Total Page Count: 5
  • Page Number: 64 to 68

1Reader, Department of OMFS, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka

2Professor & HOD, Department of OMFS, Faculty of Dental Science, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka

3Post Graduate Student, Department of OMFS, Faculty of Dental Sciences, M S Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences, Bengaluru, Karnataka

*Corresponding Author Email: drsejal18@yahoo.co.in

Online published on 18 January, 2019.

Abstract

Odontogenic cysts and tumors constitute an important aspect of maxillofacial pathology. Although cysts are common tumors by contrast are relatively uncommon. Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) represents 3% to 7% of odontogenic tumors. This case report highlights the clinical and histological features and surgical management of adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in the maxilla of a 27-year old patient. The cystic tumor within the maxillary sinus was completely enucleated along with the retained tooth. Healing was uneventful and no local recurrence was observed during the period of follow-up.