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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
PubMed
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.

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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.

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