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Metastasizing granular cell ameloblastoma.

Anju Bansal¹, Amar Bhatnagar, Sunita Saxena

¹National Institute of Pathology (Indian Council of Medical Research), Safdarjung Hospital Campus, New Delhi, India.

Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology : JOMFP

|March 22, 2012

Summary

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A rare granular cell ameloblastoma, a slow-growing jaw tumor, metastasized to a cervical lymph node. This case highlights an unusual presentation of ameloblastoma, a tumor known for local invasion and recurrence.

Keywords:

Ameloblastoma granular cell change lymph node metastasis

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Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Oncology
Head and neck surgery

Background:

Ameloblastoma is a rare odontogenic epithelial tumor of the jaw, accounting for 1% of jaw tumors and cysts.
While locally invasive and prone to recurrence, metastasis is uncommon.
The granular cell variant of ameloblastoma is exceptionally rare, comprising only 4% of all ameloblastoma cases.

Observation:

This report details a unique case of a 40-year-old Indian female with granular cell ameloblastoma.
The patient presented with metastasis to the cervical lymph node, an extremely rare occurrence for this tumor type.

Findings:

The study documents an exceptionally rare instance of granular cell ameloblastoma.
Metastasis to the cervical lymph node was observed, a highly unusual finding for ameloblastoma.

Implications:

This case expands the understanding of ameloblastoma's metastatic potential, particularly in its rare granular cell variant.
Highlights the importance of thorough evaluation and follow-up for ameloblastoma, even in rare histological subtypes.
Contributes to the literature on rare head and neck malignancies and their clinical behavior.