A denomatoid odontogenic tumor is a benign epithelial tumor, observed most frequently in female patients aged between 10 and 20 year-old. Occurring usually in the anterior part of the maxilla, its discovery is often fortuitous during routine radio- logical examinations, which show a well defined clear zone, mostly developed in the detriment of an impacted tooth. However, it’s difficult or almost impossible to differentiate this tumor from a dentigerous cyst on radiology basis. To this regard, systemic and meticulous anatomopathological examinations are necessary for all cystic lesions. Simple enucleation appears to be the treatment of choice, in view of the constantly reported benign nature of these tumors. The adenomatoid odontogenic tumor was described for the first time in 1907 by DREIBLADT as a " pseudo-adenoma adamantinoma ". In 1948, STAFNE was the first to characterize it as a distinct histological entity from the other odontogenic tumors. Finally, PHILIPSEN and BIRN, in 1969, have termed it as adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. It is also known under the name of adeno-ameloblastoma because of the presence of glanduliform appearance or canalicular formations with a clear base. According to the WHO’s classification in 1992, it is categorized in the group of epithelial and connective tissue odontogenic tumors, with or without hard dental tissue formation. In this poster, a case report is presented. Epidemiological, clinical, diagnostic, treatment and prognosis characteristics of this tumor will be reviewed.  It’s a case report of a 18-year-old, was referred to us for a consultation of a tumefaction on lower left of the chin evolving for 2 years without any known dysfunction.

Dr. Soukaina Abidi is a distinguished academic and researcher affiliated with the International University of Rabat (UIR), Morocco. With a strong passion for innovation and education, Dr. Abidi has contributed significantly to her field through research, publications, and collaborations.