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- Title
Desmoplastic ameloblastoma in the maxilla: a case report and review of literature.
- Authors
Shashikanth, M C; Neetha, M C; Ali, I M; Shambulingappa, P
- Abstract
Desmoplastic ameloblastoma (DA) is a rare variant of ameloblastoma (AM). The location of this lesion, its histology and radiological features differ from those of conventional AM. We report a case of DA in the canine / premolar region of the left maxilla of a 32-year-old woman and present a brief review of the literature. Radiographically, it had a mixed radiolucent / radiopaque appearance with ill-defined margins. Histologically, the tumor was characterized by extensive stromal desmoplasia and small tumor islands of odontogenic epithelium in the stroma, along with a few areas of reactive bone formation. The tumor was treated by partial maxillectomy and the patient was disease free after 1 year.
- Publication
Indian Journal of Dental Research, 2007, Vol 18, Issue 4, p214
- ISSN
0970-9290
- Publication type
journal article