Abstract
Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a rare tumor that has a peripheral variant which can manifest as gingival swelling. Peripheral AOT is more commonly found in women and at the maxilla. Caucasian girl, 11, presented with a gingival swelling of 1 year duration located on the attached and free labial gingival margin, apical to the upper permanent left central incisor. The lesion was normochromic, with soft to firm consistency. No signs or symptoms such as pain, bleeding, discharge, or fever were present; oral hygiene was inadequate.
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