Authors :
Julius Nyang’ombe; Peter J. Ngala; Lisa O. Massawe; Sales Nicco; Bundala Ramadhani
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 12 - December
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.14576713
Abstract :
Ameloblastoma is the most prevalent non-
cancerous tumor originating from the dental epithelium.
It arises in both the mandible and maxilla but with a
higher occurrence in the posterior region of mandible.
Ameloblastoma is characterized by its benign but locally
aggressive features of a slow growing tumor ultimately
causing expansion of the bone with displacement and
resorption of surrounding structures. Herein, the authors
describe a case report of a 22-years-old female who
presented with an ulcerated and easy bleeding swelling on
the left side of the midface which was clinically similar to
a malignant tumor, however first histopathological
diagnosis following incisional biopsy established the
diagnosis of odontogenic myxoma, second phase
incisional biopsy established the diagnosis of
ameloblastoma all of which are benign lesions. The tumor
was surgically removed and the defect was repaired by a
rotational cheek flap to achieve satisfactory functional
and cosmetic results. Clinical, radiological and
pathological characteristics as well as surgical treatment
approaches are further discussed. This was one of a kind
unusual presentation of a maxillary ameloblastoma
encountered in our setting.
Keywords :
Benign, Maxilla, Ameloblastoma, Locally Aggressive, Odontogenic Tumor.
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Ameloblastoma is the most prevalent non-
cancerous tumor originating from the dental epithelium.
It arises in both the mandible and maxilla but with a
higher occurrence in the posterior region of mandible.
Ameloblastoma is characterized by its benign but locally
aggressive features of a slow growing tumor ultimately
causing expansion of the bone with displacement and
resorption of surrounding structures. Herein, the authors
describe a case report of a 22-years-old female who
presented with an ulcerated and easy bleeding swelling on
the left side of the midface which was clinically similar to
a malignant tumor, however first histopathological
diagnosis following incisional biopsy established the
diagnosis of odontogenic myxoma, second phase
incisional biopsy established the diagnosis of
ameloblastoma all of which are benign lesions. The tumor
was surgically removed and the defect was repaired by a
rotational cheek flap to achieve satisfactory functional
and cosmetic results. Clinical, radiological and
pathological characteristics as well as surgical treatment
approaches are further discussed. This was one of a kind
unusual presentation of a maxillary ameloblastoma
encountered in our setting.
Keywords :
Benign, Maxilla, Ameloblastoma, Locally Aggressive, Odontogenic Tumor.