Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor associated with dentigerous cyst of the maxillary antrum: A rare entity

• DOI: 10.4103/0973-029x.64308
• Publication Date: 2010-06-11T08:41:55Z
• Authors: SimarpreetV Sandhu; RamandeepS Narang; Manveen Jawanda; Sachin Rai
• Keywords: Dentigerous cyst; Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor; Odontogenic cyst; Sinus (botany)

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is an uncommon of origin composed epithelium in a variety histoarchitectural patterns. Most cases are females and have striking tendency to occur the anterior maxilla. However, AOT maxillary antrum extremely rare. A 25-year-old female presented with large radiolucent lesion associated crown unerupted canine located antrum, which was clinically diagnosed as dentigerous cyst. The microscopic examination revealed presence fibrous capsule Very few cyst been reported till date. case gigantic that occupied sinus described. Also, attempt has made determine whether derived from could represent distinct hybrid variety.