Ameloblastic carcinoma containing melanocyte and melanin pigment in the mandible: a case report and review of the literature

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.

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Published in:Journal of oral pathology & medicine 2005-11, Vol.34 (10), p.618-620
Main Authors: Üzüm, N., Akyol, G., Asal, K., Köybaşioğlu, A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Aged
ameloblastic carcinoma
ameloblastoma
Biological and medical sciences
Biopsy
Dendritic Cells - pathology
Dentistry
Facial bones, jaws, teeth, parodontium: diseases, semeiology
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Male
Mandibular Neoplasms - pathology
Medical sciences
melanin pigment
Melanins - analysis
Melanocytes - pathology
Neoplasm Invasiveness
Neoplasm Recurrence, Local - pathology
Neoplasms, Second Primary - pathology
Odontogenic Tumors - pathology
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
Tumors
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Summary: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.
ISSN:0904-2512
1600-0714
DOI:10.1111/j.1600-0714.2005.00306.x