Desmoplastic ameloblastoma of anterior mandible: A rare case report

Desmoplastic ameloblastoma (DA) is an uncommon variant of ameloblastoma that accounts for 4-13% of ameloblastomas. It differs from classical ameloblastoma in its site of occurrence, radiographic features, and histologic appearance. The World Health Organization (2005) classified this tumor as a variant of ameloblastoma. DA is a benign tumor with typical histopathological and radiographic features. Its anatomic distribution differs from the conventional type of ameloblastoma. This article reports a case of DA in a female patient aged 49 years with a huge swelling in her anterior mandible region for 2 years. Multilocular radiolucency was seen on the anterior mandibular region. Histopathological examination of the biopsy specimen confirmed the diagnosis of DA. Segmental mandibulectomy was performed from teeth 35 to 44. Prognosis was good. The patient is on regular follow-up.