Open AccessExtensive Type III unicystic ameloblastoma: A case report with conservative management
Author(s) -
Anand P. Chaudhry,
M Muniraju,
Sridevi Koduri,
R. K. Tanwar
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
journal of indian academy of oral medicine and radiology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 0975-1572
pISSN - 0972-1363
DOI - 10.4103/0972-1363.195658
Subject(s) - medicine , ameloblastoma , conservative management , dentistry , surgery , maxilla
Unicystic ameloblastoma is a distinct type of ameloblastoma that clinically and radiographically resembles a dentigerous cyst; however, on three-dimensional evaluation, it shows tumorous behavior and histopathologically shows ameloblastic epithelium. Compared to conventional ameloblastoma, it has a low recurrence rate after conservative treatment. We report a case of extensive unicystic ameloblastoma of mandible in a young male patient that showed tumorous characteristics on computed tomography (CT) and was treated conservatively by decompression. CT follow-up after 3 months showed significant bone formation. The lesion was then enucleated. Follow up at 8 months showed tremendous bone healing