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Ameloblastic carcinoma containing melanocyte and melanin pigment in the mandible: a case report and review of the literature
Author(s) -
Üzüm N.,
Akyol G.,
Asal K.,
Köybaşioğlu A.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
journal of oral pathology and medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.887
H-Index - 83
eISSN - 1600-0714
pISSN - 0904-2512
DOI - 10.1111/j.1600-0714.2005.00306.x
Subject(s) - melanin , medicine , biopsy , melanocyte , pathology , carcinoma , dermatology , melanoma , biology , cancer research , genetics
A case of ameloblastic carcinoma containing melanocyte and melanin in a 66‐year‐old male with swelling and an ulcerating firm mass in the left submandibular region is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy. The current histopathological diagnosis and management are discussed.