Mandibular Mural Ameloblastoma with Unusual Histopathologic Features: a Rare Challenging Case
Ameloblastomas demonstrate various clinical and microscopic patterns. They typically have been described as possessing three biologic variants including solid, cystic (unicystic) and peripheral, of which about 13% to 21% of all cases are unicystic. Granular cell subtype is a rare variant especially...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
2019-11-01
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| Series: | Journal of Dentistry |
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| Online Access: | http://dentjods.sums.ac.ir/article_44907_65424cd10cfe1fd23f825e58eb87ec89.pdf |
| Summary: | Ameloblastomas demonstrate various clinical and microscopic patterns. They typically have been described as possessing three biologic variants including solid, cystic (unicystic) and peripheral, of which about 13% to 21% of all cases are unicystic. Granular cell subtype is a rare variant especially when both the inner and peripheral layers of tumoral islands composed exclusively of eosinophilic granular cells. The purpose of this case report is to present a unique case of cystic ameloblastoma with an unusual radiographic and microscopic pattern affecting a 25-year-old female. Awareness of these rare histopathologic features for oral pathologist is essential to help correct diagnosis. |
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| ISSN: | 2345-6485 2345-6418 |