IADR Abstract Archives

Ameloblastic fibroma after mandibular osteotomy :Report of a rare case

Objectives: Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a very rare mixed odontogenic tumor (2% of all odontogenic tumors). It is considered as a non-extensive non-aggressive tumor but recurrence remain possible.The aim of this case is to quote an exceptional etiology of this tumor that is usually associated with unerapted/included teeth .

Methods: A 32-year-old Caucasian female presented with a mobility of the 2nd and 3rd mandibular molars without swelling or pain. She was operated 8 years ago at our department of a bimaxillary osteotomy for a class III malocclusion. No radiological abnormalities were detected before surgery. The panoramic radiography and CT scan images revealed a voluminous multilocular radiolucent lesion (40 mm) that involved the ramus and right mandibular angle associated to osteosynthesis material . The lesion was completely enucleated with curettage and extraction of the two mobile molars included in the cyst .An histological analysis was performed .

Results: Upon histological examination, findings were consistent with an AF with a myxoid remodeling without any sign of malignancy .We decided to maintain our conservative approach and to keep a close surveillance in order to detect a possible recurrence .As it’s a new case, we don’t have a follow up yet .
Conclusions: The most remarkable finding in our case is the circumstances in which this tumor occurred . Is it really a complication of mandibular Sagittal split osteotomy or just a unique coincidence? Although recurrences of ameloblastic fibromas are rare, long-term follow-up is recommended.
Tunisian Section Meeting
2019 Tunisian Section Meeting (Monastir, Tunisia)
Monastir, Tunisia
2019

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Research
  • Hammami Zribi, Sandra  ( university hospital Sahloul sousse, Tunisia , Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia )
  • Ben Rejeb, Maha  ( Sahloul hospital-sousse , Sousse , Tunisia )
  • Ayadi, Anis  ( university hospital Sahloul sousse, Tunisia , Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia )
  • Eleuch, Amir  ( Sahloul hospital , Sousse , Tunisia )
  • Abdelmoula, Nihed  ( university hospital Sahloul sousse, Tunisia , Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia )
  • Ayechi, Samia  ( university hospital Sahloul sousse, Tunisia , Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia )
  • Kochtali, Habib  ( university hospital Sahloul sousse, Tunisia , Sfax , Sfax , Tunisia )
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    Poster Session
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