Open AccessAmeloblastoma Arising from A Dentigerous Cyst- A Case Report
Author(s) -
Bhushan Ns,
Rao Nm,
M Navatha,
Kumar Bk
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2014/5944.4387
Subject(s) - dentigerous cyst , ameloblastoma , enucleation , medicine , marsupialization , biopsy , incisional biopsy , adamantinoma , cyst , dentistry , radiology , surgery , maxilla
We are reporting a case of an ameloblastoma which arose in the wall of a dentigerous cyst. The clinical, radiographic and histological characteristics were similar to those of dentigerous cysts, as were seen on doing an incisional biopsy. Enucleation was done intraorally under local anaesthesia. Post-operative excisional biopsy revealed strands and cords arising from the cystic lining, which are suggestive of ameloblastic changes.