Unicystic Ameloblastoma with Mural Proliferation Managed by Conservative Treatment

Unicystic ameloblastoma is a distinguishable entity of ameloblastomas, characterized by slow growth and being relatively locally aggressive. Three histological types are recognized according to the degree of ameloblastomatous epithelial extension, namely, luminal, intraluminal, and mural types. This...

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Main Authors: Natália Galvão Garcia, Denise Tostes Oliveira, Moacyr Tadeu Vicente Rodrigues
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Language:English
Published: Wiley 2016-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Pathology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3089540
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description Unicystic ameloblastoma is a distinguishable entity of ameloblastomas, characterized by slow growth and being relatively locally aggressive. Three histological types are recognized according to the degree of ameloblastomatous epithelial extension, namely, luminal, intraluminal, and mural types. This classification has a direct bearing on their biological behavior, treatment, and prognosis. However, there is difficulty in determining the most appropriate form of treatment for unicystic ameloblastoma. We present a case of unicystic ameloblastoma that occurred in the right posterior mandible of 19-year-old girl, which was enucleated and did not recur after 12-month follow-up.
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spelling doaj-art-52bfd74ec92a485c82fc99af8d4a819e2025-08-20T02:05:10ZengWileyCase Reports in Pathology2090-67812090-679X2016-01-01201610.1155/2016/30895403089540Unicystic Ameloblastoma with Mural Proliferation Managed by Conservative TreatmentNatália Galvão Garcia0Denise Tostes Oliveira1Moacyr Tadeu Vicente Rodrigues2Department of Stomatology, Area of Pathology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, 17012-901 Bauru, SP, BrazilDepartment of Stomatology, Area of Pathology, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, 17012-901 Bauru, SP, BrazilDepartment of Stomatology, Sao Lucas School, 76805-846 Porto Velho, RO, BrazilUnicystic ameloblastoma is a distinguishable entity of ameloblastomas, characterized by slow growth and being relatively locally aggressive. Three histological types are recognized according to the degree of ameloblastomatous epithelial extension, namely, luminal, intraluminal, and mural types. This classification has a direct bearing on their biological behavior, treatment, and prognosis. However, there is difficulty in determining the most appropriate form of treatment for unicystic ameloblastoma. We present a case of unicystic ameloblastoma that occurred in the right posterior mandible of 19-year-old girl, which was enucleated and did not recur after 12-month follow-up.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/3089540
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