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Ameloblastoma.

William M Mendenhall1, John W Werning, Rui Fernandes

  • 1Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL 32610, USA. mendwm@shands.ufl.edu

American Journal of Clinical Oncology
|December 20, 2007
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Ameloblastoma, a locally aggressive odontogenic neoplasm, requires optimal treatment for best outcomes. Wide en bloc resection offers the highest local control rates, with radiotherapy as an adjunct for difficult cases.

Area of Science:

  • Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Ameloblastoma is a rare, benign but locally aggressive odontogenic neoplasm.
  • Typically occurring near mandibular molars, it can cause significant morbidity if untreated.
  • Affecting individuals around 35 years old, it presents in multicystic, unicystic, and peripheral forms, with multicystic types being more challenging.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review existing literature on ameloblastoma.
  • To discuss optimal treatment strategies and patient outcomes.
  • To provide insights into managing this odontogenic neoplasm.

Main Methods:

  • Comprehensive review of pertinent scientific literature.
  • Analysis of treatment modalities including surgery and radiotherapy.

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  • Evaluation of local control rates based on surgical extent.

    • Main Results:

    • Radical resections (e.g., marginal/segmental mandibulectomy) achieve >90% local control.
    • Conservative treatments (enucleation/curettage) yield lower rates (approx. 80% for unicystic, 50% for multicystic).
    • Radiotherapy shows potential for long-term control in incompletely resected cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Optimal treatment for ameloblastoma involves wide en bloc resection.
    • Radiotherapy can be a valuable adjunct for improving local control in select patients with unresectable tumors.