Publications by authors named "Victoria Rees"
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to analyze the epidemiology of cysts and odontogenic tumors in the Chilean population, using data from 22,914 biopsy requests between 1984 and 2023.
- A total of 4,226 cases (18.4%) were identified as cysts, with radicular cysts being the most common, while 551 cases (2.4%) were odontogenic tumors, predominantly odontomas.
- This research provides important insights for differential diagnosis and treatment strategies, utilizing the latest WHO classification for more effective healthcare interventions.
An adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a benign epithelial lesion, being the fourth most common among all odontogenic tumors. Usually presents as slow painless growth that sometimes leads to facial asymmetry. Many cases are detected by radiographic studies, and the indication for biopsy and surgery is secondary to this finding.
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