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Peripheral ameloblastoma
W Niccoli-Filho1, M da G Gomes, F V Raldi
1Department of Diagnosis and Oral Surgery, Sao Paulo State University, School of Dentistry, Brazil.
The Journal of Nihon University School of Dentistry
|March 1, 1997
Summary
A peripheral ameloblastoma case in a 57-year-old woman highlights the importance of accurate diagnosis. Surgical excision with a wide margin ensured complete removal of the odontogenic neoplasm.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Odontogenic Neoplasms
Background:
- Ameloblastoma is a common odontogenic neoplasm.
- Peripheral ameloblastoma is a rare variant, presenting in soft tissues rather than bone.
Observation:
- A 57-year-old woman presented with a lesion initially suspected to be pyogenic granuloma.
- Clinical and radiographic examinations were performed.
- An excisional biopsy was conducted for definitive diagnosis.
Findings:
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of peripheral ameloblastoma.
- A subsequent wide-margin excision, including bone, revealed no neoplastic involvement.
Implications:
- Accurate histopathological diagnosis is crucial for managing peripheral ameloblastoma.
- Wide surgical margins are essential for complete tumor removal and preventing recurrence.
- This case underscores the importance of considering rare odontogenic neoplasms in differential diagnoses.