title: Peripheral ameloblastoma. A case report and review of the literature.
abstract: Peripheral ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor with the same histological characteristics as the centrally located ameloblastoma, but appearing in the gingiva and mucosa of the tooth-bearing area of the jaws. A review is presented of 53 cases: 45 being reported as peripheral ameloblastoma and 8 as basal cell carcinoma of the gingiva, including the case presented. Based on the review it is recommended to treat this lesion by local excision including a small margin of healthy tissue. Local recurrence is unlikely, unless incomplete removal is performed.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital, Groingen, The Netherlands.
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Nauta
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Panders
authors.forename: C J
authors.initials: CJ
authors.lastname: Schoots
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Vermey
authors.forename: J L
authors.initials: JL
authors.lastname: Roodenburg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male