Malignant ameloblastoma revisited

A case of a malignant ameloblastoma in a 49-year old Sri Lankan woman with widespread pulmonary metastases is presented, the diagnosis confirmed by needle biopsy. The current histological classification of odontogenic carcinomas and the management of metastatic pulmonary deposits are discussed.

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Published in:British journal of oral & maxillofacial surgery 1995-02, Vol.33 (1), p.47-50
Main Authors: Newman, L, Howells, G.L, Coghlan, K.M, DiBiase, A, Williams, D.M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Ameloblastoma - pathology
Biological and medical sciences
Dentistry
Facial bones, jaws, teeth, parodontium: diseases, semeiology
Female
Humans
Lung Neoplasms - secondary
Mandibular Neoplasms - pathology
Medical sciences
Middle Aged
Non tumoral diseases
Otorhinolaryngology. Stomatology
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Summary:A case of a malignant ameloblastoma in a 49-year old Sri Lankan woman with widespread pulmonary metastases is presented, the diagnosis confirmed by needle biopsy. The current histological classification of odontogenic carcinomas and the management of metastatic pulmonary deposits are discussed.
ISSN:0266-4356
1532-1940
DOI:10.1016/0266-4356(95)90087-X