Ameloblastoma after surgical removal of an impacted mandibular molar. A case report.
A case of an ameloblastoma diagnosed about 3 1/2 years after removal of an impacted mandibular 3rd molar is presented. The pre-operative radiographs, though poor in quality, showed an ill-defined radiolucency in relation to the tooth. This feature was not apparent to the examiners at the time of first presentation. Despite unfavourable working conditions in developing countries, a high level of suspicion should be maintained to avoid serious sequelae at a later stage.
Chindia
M L
ML
Department of Dental Surgery, University of Nairobi, Kenya.
Guthua
S W
SW
Mwaniki
D L
DL
D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D008964:Molar, Third / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D014081:Tooth Extraction; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000601:surgery*