Hemangiomatous ameloblastoma: Clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features.
A hemangiomatous ameloblastoma was present in the third molar region of the left mandible of a 26-year-old woman. The histology and radiologic features of this tumor differed from those of a conventional ameloblastoma. Its histologic features were consistent with those of a hemangiomatous ameloblastoma, and its standard radiologic features and computed tomography mimicked that of fibro-osseous lesions, whereas magnetic resonance imaging suggested a vascular lesion. The behavior and prognosis of the hemangiomatous ameloblastoma are uncertain because of the small number of documented cases and lack of long-term follow-up, but are thought to be similar to those of the conventional type. The relevant clinical, radiologic, and pathologic features of this case are presented.
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Dental Teaching Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
L J
LJ
van Rensburg
I O
IO
Thompson
H E
HE
Kruger
E J
EJ
Norval
D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000098:blood supply* / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000098:blood supply / Q000145:classification / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed