Unicystic Ameloblastoma of Mandible Treated with an Innovative Approach: A Clinical Case Report
Ameloblastoma is a true benign neoplasm with its origin from remnants of odontogenic epithelium. Unicystic ameloblastoma presents as a cystic lesion which clinically, radiographically, and macroscopically mimics a mandibular cyst, but microscopically exhibits ameloblastic epithelium lining part of...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2015-07-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/6177/13908_CE(Ra1)_F(GH)_PF1(ANAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Ameloblastoma is a true benign neoplasm with its origin from remnants of odontogenic epithelium. Unicystic ameloblastoma presents as
a cystic lesion which clinically, radiographically, and macroscopically mimics a mandibular cyst, but microscopically exhibits ameloblastic
epithelium lining part of the cyst cavity, with or without intraluminal growth and tumour infiltration into the fibrous connective tissue
wall. An important and perplexing aspect associated with ameloblastoma is its management. We hereby present a case of unicystic
ameloblastoma in a 63-year-old female and report an innovative technique of treating the case with split iliac crest graft. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |