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[Intramural unilocular ameloblastoma]
L Cabrita1, J Boléo-Tomé, A S Cunha
1Hospital de Egas Moniz.
Stoma (Lisbon, Portugal)
|January 1, 1990
Summary
This case study details an intra-mural unilocular ameloblastoma treated conservatively with enucleation. Follow-up showed good patient recovery and bone healing, highlighting effective treatment for this rare jaw tumor.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oncology
- Pathology
Background:
- Ameloblastoma is a common odontogenic tumor with diverse clinical presentations.
- Intra-mural ameloblastoma is a rare variant, often presenting without significant symptoms.
- This report documents a unique case within Portuguese medical literature.
Observation:
- A patient presented with an intra-mural unilocular ameloblastoma.
- Conservative management involving enucleation was performed.
- Post-operative follow-up extended over two years.
Findings:
- The patient exhibited near-complete recovery of mentonian sensitivity.
- Radiographic examinations revealed satisfactory bone regeneration.
- No recurrence of the ameloblastoma was observed during the follow-up period.
Implications:
- Conservative treatment can be effective for intra-mural unilocular ameloblastoma.
- Enucleation offers a viable option with good functional and aesthetic outcomes.
- This case contributes valuable data on the management of rare ameloblastoma variants.