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Published on: July 2, 2013
Pedunculated soft-tissue mass on the alveolar gingiva
M L Monson1, J Postgate, R Bowe
1West Los Angeles Veterans Administration.
Summary
Peripheral ameloblastoma, a rare oral neoplasm, typically presents as a non-aggressive gingival mass in older adults. This specific case highlights that local excision is sufficient, avoiding overtreatment common in the past.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Neoplastic disease of the jaw
Background:
- Ameloblastoma is a rare odontogenic neoplasm.
- Peripheral ameloblastoma is an uncommon variant, distinct from intraosseous lesions.
Observation:
- A case of peripheral ameloblastoma is presented.
- The lesion commonly occurs on the mandibular lingual gingiva.
- It affects patients in their fifth and sixth decades of life.
Findings:
- Peripheral ameloblastoma exhibits a less aggressive behavior compared to the intraosseous type.
- The presented lesion was successfully treated with local supraperiosteal excision.
Implications:
- This case underscores the non-aggressive nature of peripheral ameloblastoma.
- It suggests that less invasive surgical management, such as local excision, is appropriate.
- Avoids the overtreatment historically associated with this oral neoplasm.
