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Plexiform ameloblastoma.

Sreelalita Celur¹, K Sunil Babu²

¹Reader, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, MNR Dental College, Sangareddy, Andhra Pradesh, India.

International Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry

|September 11, 2014

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Ameloblastoma, a common odontogenic tumor, is benign yet aggressive, characterized by invasive growth and recurrence. This case highlights a large mandibular ameloblastoma treated with surgical resection and costochondral rib grafting.

Keywords:

Ameloblastoma Costochondral graft Mandible rehabilitation Plexiform

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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Oncology
Dentistry

Background:

Ameloblastoma is the most common odontogenic tumor, originating from odontogenic epithelium.
Despite being benign, it exhibits aggressive invasive growth and a high recurrence rate.
It accounts for 11% of all odontogenic tumors and 1% of jaw tumors.

Observation:

A case of ameloblastoma involving the entire ramus and part of the mandibular body is presented.
The tumor caused root resorption of adjacent molars and enveloped an unerupted third molar, mimicking a dentigerous cyst.
The lesion demonstrated extensive invasion, extending to the mandibular base.

Findings:

Surgical resection of the extensive ameloblastoma was performed.
A contralateral sixth costochondral rib graft was utilized for reconstruction.
Histopathological analysis confirmed plexiform ameloblastoma.

Implications:

This case underscores the aggressive nature and diagnostic challenges of ameloblastoma, particularly large or unusually presenting lesions.
Successful surgical management and reconstruction are crucial for functional and aesthetic outcomes.
Further research into the biological behavior and treatment modalities for recurrent ameloblastoma is warranted.