[Odontogenic tumors in childhood - case report and review of literature]

Abstract

Background: Odontogenic tumors are a heterogenic group of neoplasias of the oral cavity, whose biological behaviour reaches from true hamartomas to highly malignant tumors.

Patient: We describe the case of a 4 year old caucasian girl presenting with eruption disturbance of a primary tooth and corresponding maxillary tumor. After surgical removal of the mass, histological examination classified the tumor as ameloblastic fibroodontoma. This very rare neoplasm is of odontogenic origin.

Discussion: Following our case report, the variety of odontogenic tumors regarding tumor biology, clinical symptoms and therapeutic options in childhood are discussed.

Conclusion: In case of complaints or clinical symptoms paediatricians should take the possibility of such neoplasias into consideration.