Carcinoma Ex Ameloblastoma of the Mandible: A Rare Case Report.
Cureus
; 15(11): e49536, 2023 Nov.
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| ID: mdl-38156168
ABSTRACT
Ameloblastoma is a benign yet locally aggressive tumor of the jaw bones and is most commonly found in the lower mandibular region. Histologically, it shows benign characteristics. However, ameloblastoma can turn malignant to show a more aggressive clinical course. Carcinoma ex ameloblastoma is an extremely rare malignancy arising from a pre-existing long-standing ameloblastoma or a recurrence of an ameloblastoma. According to the literature search, six to seven cases have so far been documented, and the majority of the lesions had a propensity to metastasize. Here, we present a case of carcinoma ex ameloblastoma implicating a 19-year-old male patient manifesting in the mandible, which arises from pre-existing ameloblastoma.
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MEDLINE
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En
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Cureus
Year:
2023
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Article
Country of publication:
United States