An unusual presentation of peripheral ameloblastoma in the maxilla
10.5125/jkaoms.2024.50.3.161
- Author:
Rosa María Acevedo OCAÑA
1
;
Jorge Cortes-Bretón BRINKMANN
;
Carolina Valle RODRÍGUEZ
;
Norberto Quispe LÓPEZ
;
María Isabel Sánchez JORGE
Author Information
1. Department of Oral Surgery, Implantology and Periodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Universidad Alfonso X el Sabio, Madrid, Spain
- Publication Type:CASE REPORT
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2024;50(3):161-165
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:EN
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Abstract:
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.
