Title of article :
Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma of the upper jaw: Report of a rare case with long‑term follow‑up
Author/Authors :
Khalili, Maryam Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - School of Dentistry - Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Amini Shakib, Pouyan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - School of Dentistry - Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol
Abstract :
Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is a rare malignant mixed odontogenic tumor which is usually
considered as the malignant counterpart of ameloblastic fibroma. Only mesenchymal component
represents sarcomatous alterations and ameloblast‑like epithelial nest remains bland in AFS. Here,
we report a case of AFS in a 26‑year‑old man in the maxilla, which was regarded as an uncommon
location for this tumor. After 2 years follow up, no evidence of recurrence was noted. We also
emphasize on comprehensive clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic evaluation of such patients
rather than immunohistochemical staining to make an accurate diagnosis.
Keywords :
Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma , maxilla , odontogenic tumor
Journal title :
Astroparticle Physics