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Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: An Extra Follicular Variant in the Mandible of 12 Years Old Pediatric Female Patient

Abstract

Manjul Tiwari

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor [AOT] is a rare odontogenic tumor which is often misdiagnosed as odontogenic cyst. AOT accounts for about 1% until 9% of all odontogenic tumors. It is predominantly found in young female patients, located more often in maxilla and most often associated with an unerupted permanent tooth. However, AOT frequently resemble other odontogenic lesions such as dentigerous cysts or ameloblastoma. For illustration a rare case of an AOT in the mandible in a 12-year-old female patient is presented