Clinical, Radiologic and Histomorphologic Analysis of Ameloblastoma and It's Variants
Journal Title: International Journal of Medical Research Professionals - Year 2018, Vol 4, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction: Ameloblastoma, the rare benign neoplasm of jaw, arises from the odontogenic epithelium. These are slowly progressive, locally aggressive tumours with high recurrence rate. Clinical behaviour of these tumours vary from asymptomatic cases detected incidentally to locally aggressive forms to rare benign neoplasms with malignant transformations. The radiological picture also varies according to different clinical subtypes. The diverse histology and wide range of biological behaviour imparts a diagnostic challenge to the pathologist. This study was undertaken to establish the data related to the incidences of different subtypes, correlate the varied histological patterns with the biological behaviour of these tumours, which will assist the clinician in choosing appropriate therapy and also to optimise the outcome. Materials and Methods: All the histopathologically confirmed cases of ameloblastomas during the time span of 3 years were included in this study. In each case, detailed clinical history, presenting features, radiological findings were noted. A brief description of the gross received was noted. Microscopic picture was correlated with these parameters. Results were noted and tabulated. Results: A total number of 54 cases were included in this study. The age range varied from 16 to 60 years with a slight male predominance. The chief clinical presentation was swelling in the mandible. Radiologically majority were of conventional multi-cystic or solid type. The most common histological type encountered was follicular type. Recurrence was seen in 6 cases and in one case, patient developed ameloblastic carcinoma. Conclusion: This study provides an overall view of the age range, presenting features, radiology and biological behaviour of different microscopic subtypes of ameloblastomas.
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Gayatri Rath, Asaranti Kar, Chandraprava Mishra, Pragnya Parimita Nayak, Subhasini Naik
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- DOI 10.21276/ijmrp.2018.4.1.070
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