title: Unicystic Ameloblastoma of Mandible Treated with an Innovative Approach: A Clinical Case Report.
abstract: Ameloblastoma is a true benign neoplasm with its origin from remnants of odontogenic epithelium. Unicystic ameloblastoma presents as a cystic lesion which clinically, radiographically, and macroscopically mimics a mandibular cyst, but microscopically exhibits ameloblastic epithelium lining part of the cyst cavity, with or without intraluminal growth and tumour infiltration into the fibrous connective tissue wall. An important and perplexing aspect associated with ameloblastoma is its management. We hereby present a case of unicystic ameloblastoma in a 63-year-old female and report an innovative technique of treating the case with split iliac crest graft.
authors.affiliation: Specialist, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, CMDC , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India .
authors.forename: Narendra
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Babu
authors.affiliation: Specialist, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, CMDC , Jaipur, Rajasthan, India .
authors.forename: Nsc
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Charles
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Dr. G.D. Pol Foundation's, Y.M.T. Dental College & Hospital, Kharghar , Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India .
authors.forename: Raj
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Rai
authors.affiliation: Professor and Head, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, Triveni Dental College , Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, India .
authors.forename: Smita
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mathur
authors.affiliation: Studeny, Bharti Vidyapeeth Deemed University Dental College and Hospital , Pune, Maharashtra, India .
authors.forename: Sameer Hemant
authors.initials: SH
authors.lastname: Runwal
keywords: Iliac crest graft; Neoplasm; Odontogenic; Resection