Ameloblastic fibroma--a case report.
A case of ameloblastic fibroma in a female Nigerian child aged 4 years is reported. The case is shown to present the main clinical and histological features described in similar cases. Two unusual findings are emphasised, namely the radiographical appearance of multilocular rather than the usual unilocular radiolucency and the great extent of bone erosion. Thorough curettage is advocated as the treatment of choice and careful follow-up is recommended.
Shamia
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Maxillo-Facial Unit, Ahmadu Bello University Hospital, Kaduna, Nigeria.
James
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JD
Adekeye
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D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery