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Desmoplastic ameloblastoma: A case report
Shruthi K Patil1, Neethu Telagi1, Mukund R Nair2
1Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Bapuji Dental College and Hospital, Davangere, Karnataka, India.
Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care
|August 6, 2020
Summary
Desmoplastic ameloblastoma, a rare and aggressive jaw tumor, often mimics other lesions, leading to misdiagnosis. This case highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis for this uncommon ameloblastoma variant.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic tumors
- Neoplasms of the jaw
Background:
- Desmoplastic ameloblastoma (DA) is an uncommon variant of ameloblastoma, representing 4-13% of all ameloblastomas.
- DA exhibits aggressive behavior and a high potential for misdiagnosis due to overlapping clinical and radiographic features with other jaw lesions.
Observation:
- A case report of a 35-year-old male patient with desmoplastic ameloblastoma is presented.
- Clinical and radiographic presentations of DA can be similar to fibro-osseous lesions of the jaw.
Findings:
- Accurate identification of desmoplastic ameloblastoma is crucial.
- DA requires careful differential diagnosis from other benign and malignant jaw tumors.
Implications:
- This case underscores the diagnostic challenges associated with desmoplastic ameloblastoma.
- Improved awareness and diagnostic criteria for DA can lead to better patient outcomes.
