Unicystic ameloblastoma of the mandible

In Vivo. 2011 Jan-Feb;25(1):125-7.

Abstract

The aim of this work was to describe a case of unicystic ameloblastoma located in the left posterior mandibular body and angle of a 14-year-old Caucasian male. The tumour was described at clinical and histological level; moreover, its histopathological phenotype was depicted. Finally, the problems of differential diagnosis with odontogenic or congenital cyst and the most appropriate therapeutic procedures are discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Ameloblastoma / diagnosis*
  • Ameloblastoma / pathology
  • Ameloblastoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / surgery