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Maxillary unicystic ameloblastoma: a case report
Zana Agani1, Vjosa Hamiti-Krasniqi2, Jehona Recica1
1Department of Oral Surgery, University Dentistry Clinical Center of Kosova, Prishtina, Republic of Kosovo.
BMC Research Notes
|October 21, 2016
Summary
Unicystic ameloblastoma, a rare jaw tumor, can occur atypically in the maxillary region. Early diagnosis and surgical removal are crucial for successful treatment and preventing recurrence.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Oncology
- Dentistry
Background:
- Ameloblastoma is an aggressive, benign epithelial odontogenic tumor with destructive potential.
- Unicystic ameloblastoma, a rare variant, often mimics jaw cysts clinically and radiographically.
- This lesion typically presents in the mandible but is rare in the maxillary region.
Observation:
- A 16-year-old male presented with a painless maxillary swelling.
- Radiographic findings revealed a large, unilocular radiolucent lesion in the maxilla, impacting adjacent teeth and the maxillary sinus.
- Initial diagnosis considered a dentigerous cyst, with unicystic ameloblastoma as a differential.
Findings:
- Surgical enucleation and extraction were performed.
- Histopathological examination confirmed a mural form of unicystic ameloblastoma.
- No recurrence was noted during a one-year follow-up period.
Implications:
- This case highlights the atypical presentation of unicystic ameloblastoma in the maxillary region.
- Accurate differential diagnosis is essential for appropriate treatment planning and patient management.
- Oral health providers must consider unicystic ameloblastoma in the differential diagnosis of unilocular radiolucencies.
