title: Anatomic classification of intraosseous ameloblastoma as a guide to surgical management.
abstract: This paper discusses current knowledge of the growth characteristics and biologic behaviour of the solid-multicystic ameloblastoma (classic intraosseous ameloblastoma). The clinical prognostic factors that could influence surgical treatment planning are highlighted. An anatomic classification that may serve as a guide to surgical management is proposed. We advocate that strict adherence to these surgico-therapeutic guidelines and a uniform anatomic classification would allow meaningful comparison of treatment outcomes reported by surgeons from different parts of the world.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Lagos University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria.
authors.forename: D T
authors.initials: DT
authors.lastname: Arotiba
authors.forename: J T
authors.initials: JT
authors.lastname: Arotiba
mesh_terms: D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery; D009367:Neoplasm Staging / Q000379:methods*; D018579:Patient Selection; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome