A unicystic ameloblastoma mimicking a 'globulo-maxillary' cyst: a case report.
A rare case of unicystic ameloblastoma is reported, which clinically mimicked a 'globulo-maxillary' cyst. The cyst wall was lined by stratified squamous epithelium with scattered mucous cells. In one area a nodule of ameloblastic proliferation was present. The lesion was removed conservatively and there were no signs of recurrence after a 2-year follow-up period.
D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008439:Maxillary Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D009631:Nonodontogenic Cysts / Q000473:pathology*