1985 Volume 78 Issue 10 Pages 2105-2108
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumors are exceedingly rare in otorhinolaryngologic practice.
The patient was an 11-year-old girl who complained of oppression and excessive lacrimation of the left eye and left sided nasal obstruction. X-ray examination revealed a tumor in the maxillary sinus, in which there was an impacted canine tooth and numerous microcalcifications. The clinical findings suggested adenomatoid odontogenic tumor. The histological findings were also characteristic of this neoplasm. Surgical removal of the tumor was the only treatment. Now, 1 year and 5 months after surgery, there is no evidence of recurrence. Reports in the literature also indicate little tendency of the tumor to recur.
