Plexiform Ameloblastoma with Acanthomatous Changes: A Rare Case Report

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Dec;76(6):6028-6031. doi: 10.1007/s12070-024-05068-x. Epub 2024 Sep 11.

Abstract

Ameloblastoma, One of the most Common and Frequently Encountered Odontogenic Epithelial Derived Tumours of the oral Cavity, are Reported to be Represented by Variable Number of Clinical, Radiological and Histological Types. Also, this Lesion has been Observed to be most Aggressive and has a Tendency to Recur in most Circumstances. The Histological Variants of Solid type of Ameloblastoma have also been Observed to Occur either in Isolation or in Combination with One or the Other Lesions. Hence, this case Report is One of those Combined Lesions Presenting with Little Clinical Presentation, but Histopathologically was Diagnosed to be Plexiform Ameloblastoma with Acanthomatous Changes. These Types of Lesions have been Scarcely Reported in Literature and should be Reported with Regular follow-up so as to not only Improve the Diagnostic Criteria, but also to Improve Surgical Outcomes, Making the Patients Prone to less Morbid Outcomes.

Keywords: Ameloblastoma; Odontogenic tumours; Posterior mandible.