Peripheral ameloblastoma. A case report and review of the literature.
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.
Nauta
J M
JM
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, University Hospital, Groingen, The Netherlands.
Panders
A K
AK
Schoots
C J
CJ
Vermey
A
A
Roodenburg
J L
JL
D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male