Mandibular ameloblastic carcinoma.

Kauser Ara Shahin; Laxmikanth Chatra; Prashanth Shenai; Prasanna Kumar Rao

Author(s)

Kauser Ara Shahin Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India

Laxmikanth Chatra Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India

Prashanth Shenai Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India

Prasanna Kumar Rao Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya University, Mangalore, India

Abstract

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare aggressive odontogenic tumour that exhibits malignant histologic features in the primary site or in metastasis. This rare tumour needs immediate attention because of its aggressive and infiltrative nature. However, there are controversies regarding the definitive treatment because of the very few cases in the literature database. Here, we report a case of a 64-year-old male Asian patient who presented with a non-tender exophytic proliferative mass of 3 months duration. It was finally diagnosed as ameloblastic carcinoma and promptly treated surgically with a regular follow-up. Local long-term control and follow-up is imperative in such patient laying emphasis on potential pulmonary metastasis.

Publication Details

Page(s) 670-672

DOI DOI not available

Published Journal: Journal of College of Physicians and Surgeons--Pakistan : JCPSP, Volume: 23, Issue: 9, Year: 2013

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