Ameloblastic fibroma

Ameloblastic fibroma is a rare odontogenic tumor comprising neoplastic epithelial and mesenchymal tissues. This lesion was previously considered to be a benign lesion with very limited recurrence rate and malignant transformation. However, recent reports have suggested that this lesion has the poten...

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Published inJournal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP Vol. 16; no. 3; pp. 444 - 445
Main Authors Rao, Srinivas Ponnam, Srivastava, Gautam, Smitha, B
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published India Medknow Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd 01.09.2012
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt. Ltd
Medknow Publications & Media Pvt Ltd
Subjects
Ameloblasts
Care and treatment
Case Report
Case studies
Diagnosis
Epithelial tumors
Fibromas
Genetic aspects
Mouth
Tumors
India
Ki-67
Ameloblastic fibroma
jaw tumors
odontogenic tumors
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Summary:Ameloblastic fibroma is a rare odontogenic tumor comprising neoplastic epithelial and mesenchymal tissues. This lesion was previously considered to be a benign lesion with very limited recurrence rate and malignant transformation. However, recent reports have suggested that this lesion has the potential for recurrence and malignant transformation. In this brief report, we report a case of AF in the context of its high cellularity on histopathological examination.
ISSN:0973-029X
1998-393X
DOI:10.4103/0973-029X.102515