Mandibular Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor: A Rare Entity

Abstract

An adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a very rare epithelial tumor that makes upto 3% of odontogenic tumors. The mandibular region accounts for 35% of cases, while the maxilla accounts for around 65% of cases. This case report aims to report a case of adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in the anterior mandible in a male patient who was treated with surgical marsupialization and posterior enucleation. Auxiliary therapeutic techniques can be used effectively to reduce the lesion, and accurate histological diagnosis is mandatory to avoid unnecessary aggressive surgery. This case study also covered the need for a thorough description that distinguishes AOT from other odontogenic tumors, of which dentigerous cysts are the most frequent misdiagnosis.