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.
van Rensburg
L J
LJ
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, Oral and Dental Teaching Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Thompson
I O
IO
Kruger
H E
HE
Norval
E J
EJ
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