Ameloblastic fibroma: a series of 10 cases from South America
Objective: Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a rare odontogenic tumor composed of ectomesenchymal tissue and epithelial components, without the formation of dental hard tissues. Despite its recognition, data on AF from South America remain limited. This study describes a series of 10 AF cases from Venezuela and Colombia. Methods: Clinicopathological data, radiographic characteristics, and treatment modalities were analyzed descriptively. Results: The series comprised seven (70%) female and three (30%) male patients, with a mean age of 12.9 years. Lesions were predominantly located in the posterior mandible (80%). Radiographic findings revealed radiolucent lesions associated with bone expansion and involvement of adjacent teeth. Treatment modalities included mandibular resection and hemimandibulectomy, accounting for 66.6% of cases. Recurrence was observed in one case (16.7%). Conclusion: This study provides novel data on AF in South America, particularly in pediatric patients, and highlights the need for long-term surveillance and optimized treatment strategies due to the potential for recurrence.
Authors
- Claudia Patricia Peña Vega (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4532-3642)
- Ana Carolina Velasco Pondé de Sena (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1083-9064)
- José Alcides Almeida de Arruda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6599-3950)
- Isabella Bittencourt do Valle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3221-3057)
- Emanuel Sávio de Souza Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2165-4217)
- Israel Leal Cavalcante (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0794-4106)
- Mariana Villarroel‐Dorrego (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0596-1527)
- José Victor Lemos Ventura (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5719-2565)
- Jefferson R. Tenório (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6986-9148)
- Bruno Augusto Benevenuto de Andrade (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3259-606X)
- Maria Eduarda Zeraik Barreto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9009-5757)
- Gerhilde Callou Sampaio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8437-471X)
- Juan Pablo Rodríguez‐Mora (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-3198-1861)
Institutions
- Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (BR)
- Universidade Federal da Bahia (BR)
- Universidad Nacional de Colombia (CO)
- Hospital Ana Nery (BR)
- Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (BR)
- Universidade de Pernambuco (BR)
- Universidad Central de Venezuela (VE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- JORDI - Journal of Oral Diagnosis
- Published
- 2025-04-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5327/2525-5711.287
- Primary Topic
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico
- Fundação Carlos Chagas Filho de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro