An unusual presentation of peripheral ameloblastoma in the maxilla

Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) is believed to be the rarest variant of ameloblastoma and only has been described in isolated case reports. PA is usually confined to the soft tissues surrounding the supporting tissues of the teeth. Although it manifests nonaggressive behavior and can be treated with c...

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Published in:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons 2024, Vol.50 (3), p.161-165
Main Authors: Rosa Maria Acevedo Ocana, Jorge Cortes-Breton Brinkmann, Carolina Valle Rodriguez, Norberto Quispe Lopez, María Isabel Sanchez Jorge
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Language:Korean
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Summary:Peripheral ameloblastoma (PA) is believed to be the rarest variant of ameloblastoma and only has been described in isolated case reports. PA is usually confined to the soft tissues surrounding the supporting tissues of the teeth. Although it manifests nonaggressive behavior and can be treated with complete removal by local surgical excision, long term follow up is mandatory to prevent future recurrence and possible malignant transformation.
ISSN:2234-7550
2234-5930