Document Type : Case Report

Abstract

Introduction: Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a benign odontogenic tumor with mixed epithelial and mesenchymal origin; it most frequently occurs in the posterior region of the mandible, usually during the first two decades of life. AF is associated with an impacted tooth. Therefore, it might retard tooth eruption or alter the tooth eruption sequence. Case Report: In this report a case of AF on the left side of mandible in a 22-year-old woman is presented; the case was treated with radical excision because of invasive behavior and destruction of the cortex. Discussion: Conservative treatment is suggested for AF most frequently. However, in this case although malignant changes were not detected in microscopic views, radiographic views showed invasive behavior because of destruction of the buccal cortex. Therefore, radical treatment was carried out to prevent invasion and reduce the chance of recurrence. Key words: Computed tomography, Odontogenic tumors, Radiographic film.