Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma—A case report

A maxillary ameloblastic fibrosarcoma tumor: a rare case report from Syria

“…It represents <5% of all odonto-genic tumors [ 1 ]. It was first described by Heath in 1887 [ 4 ]. To the best of our knowledge, about 100 documented cases of AFS have been reported.…”

“…To the best of our knowledge, about 100 documented cases of AFS have been reported. The majority of AF cases are seen in young patients, whereas AFS is seen in older patients [ 4 ]. The average age of AFS is about 26 years [ 4 ].…”

“…The majority of AF cases are seen in young patients, whereas AFS is seen in older patients [ 4 ]. The average age of AFS is about 26 years [ 4 ]. Clinically, AFS causes intra-oral and/or extra-oral swelling, which was the main symptom in our case [ 1 ].…”

“…However, our patient’s mass was painless. Related symptoms may take from few months up to a year to appear obviously causing, sometimes, a facial deformity [ 4 ]. In our case, the tumor took about 5 months to reach a big mass.…”

“…AFS is most likely seen in second and third decades of life with a wide range (3–89 years). It is distributed equally in both sexes with a slight larger percentage in males [ 2 , 4 ]. Usually, the mandible is the most affected site; however, in this case, the tumor was found in the maxilla [ 2 ].…”