A case of ameloblastic fibroma in the maxilla of an 8-year-old child: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a rare benign tumor, with approximately 80% of AF cases occurring in patients below the age of 22 years. Notably, it is less frequent (16.9%) in patients aged ≤ 10 years. Most cases of AF occur in the mandible, with only a few occurrences in the maxilla. Herein, we report a case of AF in the maxilla of an 8-year-old child. In the present case, AF was suggested to have impaired the development of permanent teeth. Regular checkups, including radiographic examinations starting in childhood, may facilitate early detection of lesions in the maxillofacial region.