Ameloblastic fibroma of the maxillary sinus

Abstract

Ameloblastic fibroma is a rare true mixed tumor of odontogenic origin with both mesenchymal and ectodermal components. It usually arises from the mandibular dentition and presents in the second decade of life. It is a benign slow growing tumor that is less infiltrative than an ameloblastoma but tends to expand bone. It infrequently involves the maxilla and hence the management of these tumors in that region is controversial. The goal of therapy is to avoid cosmetic deformity without compromising on tumor eradication. We present the tenth reported case of this type of tumor in the maxilla, and the second one in an infant.