Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma of the mandible evolving from a prior Ameloblastic Fibroma after two years: an unusual finding. (October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bertoni, Franco; Del Corso, Giacomo; Bacchini, Patrizia; Marchetti, Claudio; Tarsitano, Achille
• Is Part Of: International journal of surgical pathology. Volume 24:Number 7(2016)
• Page Start: 656
• Page End: 659
• Publication Date: 2016-10
• Subjects: ameloblastic fibroma -- ameloblastic fibrosarcoma; Pathology, Surgical -- Periodicals; 617.07
• DOI: 10.1177/1066896916646448
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1066-8969

Abstract

Transformation of an ameloblastic fibroma to an ameloblastic fibrosarcoma has been reported rarely in the literature. The present case report describes such evolution in a patient under long-term follow-up. The patient was first treated in 2008, and he developed the malignant counterpart of the disease 2 years later. The patient is currently under careful long-term follow-up and is free of disease. This article describes the clinical and radiographic features, histological characteristics, immunohistochemical findings, and surgical treatment of the tumor.