Aggressive unicystic ameloblastoma affecting the posterior mandible: late diagnosis during orthodontic treatment.
10.5125/jkaoms.2017.43.2.115
- Author:
Sérgio Lúcio PEREIRA DE CASTRO LOPES
1
;
Isadora Luana FLORES
;
Thiago DE OLIVEIRA GAMBA
;
Rivea Ines FERREIRA-SANTOS
;
Mari Eli LEONELLI DE MORAES
;
Aline ALVAREZ CABELLO
;
Paula NASCIMENTO MOUTINHO
Author Information
1. Department of Diagnosis and Surgery, São José dos Campos Dental School, São Paulo State University, São José dos Campos, Brazil.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Oral diagnosis;
Dentistry;
Diagnostic imaging;
Ameloblastoma
- MeSH:
Ameloblastoma*;
Delayed Diagnosis*;
Dentistry;
Diagnosis, Oral;
Diagnostic Imaging;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Mandible*;
Pathology;
Recurrence
- From:Journal of the Korean Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
2017;43(2):115-119
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Maxillofacial images must be examined to find pathologies not identified during clinical examination. Unicystic ameloblastoma (UA) extending to the mandibular body and ramus was neglected on initial panoramic radiographic examination. After orthodontic therapy, a huge lesion was observed clinically and through imaging exams. After the conservative surgery, no recurrence was observed during five years of follow-up. This case emphasized the need for careful evaluation of patient images focusing on the oral diagnosis before any dental treatment planning, including orthodontic therapy.
