Unicystic Ameloblastoma With Spindle Cell Differentiation
Journal Title: Indian Journal of Dental Advancements - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 1
Abstract
The term unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) refers to those cystic lesions that show clinical, radiographic, or gross features of a jaw cyst, but on histologic examination show a typical ameloblastomatous epithelium lining part of the cyst cavity, with or without luminal and/or mural tumor growth. Although the histology suggests that cystic ameloblastomas follow a biologically low-grade course, recent evidence suggests that they may often behave clinically as aggressive tumors by its high incidence of cortical perforation, tooth resorption, increase in lesion size, bony destruction, and a high rate of recurrence after simple enucleation. Here, we present a case report on unicystic variant of ameloblastoma in the mandible. It is important to remember that a proper and timely diagnosis of the character and extent of a UA, with a thorough histopathologic examination of the entire specimen, can help in the overall long-term wellbeing of the patient.
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Rachana N, Nandan SRK, Aruna kumari M
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- DOI 10.5866/2016.8.10060
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