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Desmoplastic ameloblastoma: a case report.

Soheyl Sheikh¹, Shambulingappa Pallagatti, Isha Singla

¹Professor, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, M.M. College of Dental Sciences and Research, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India.

Journal of Dental Research, Dental Clinics, Dental Prospects

|September 29, 2012

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Desmoplastic ameloblastoma, a rare jaw tumor, presents unusually on imaging. Early recognition is key to managing this potentially aggressive lesion.

Area of Science:

Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
Oncology
Radiology

Background:

Desmoplastic ameloblastoma (DA) is an uncommon variant of ameloblastoma, with fewer than 150 cases documented globally.
DA often exhibits non-specific radiographic features, complicating early diagnosis.

Observation:

A case of DA in a 45-year-old female presented as a painless swelling in the left anterior maxillary region.
Radiographic imaging (periapical, panoramic, CT) revealed a mixed, multilocular lesion.
Fine needle aspiration was non-diagnostic, yielding no fluid.

Findings:

The radiographic appearance of this DA case was atypical, not strongly suggesting ameloblastoma.
The lesion's unfamiliar presentation highlights the potential for misdiagnosis and the need for a high index of suspicion.

Keywords:

Desmoplastic ameloblastoma odontogenic tumor stromal desmoplasia

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Implications:

Accurate diagnosis of desmoplastic ameloblastoma is crucial due to its potentially aggressive behavior.
This case underscores the importance of considering DA in the differential diagnosis of maxillary lesions with unusual radiographic presentations.
Familiarity with DA's clinical and radiographic characteristics can improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.