Ameloblastic Carcinoma with Calcification: A Rare Case Report in the Mandible and Literature Review. (13th October 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Khoozestani, Neda Kardouni; Mosavat, Farzaneh; Shirkhoda, Mohammad; Azar, Ramtin
• Other Names: de Souza Leandro Napier Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Case reports in dentistry. Volume 2020(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-10-13
• Subjects: Dentistry -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral medicine -- Case studies -- Periodicals; Oral Medicine; Dentistry; Dentistry; Oral medicine; Electronic journals; Periodical; Case studies; Periodicals; Case Reports; Fulltext; Internet Resources; Periodicals; 617.6
• DOI: 10.1155/2020/4216489
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-6447

Abstract

Abstract : Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) is a scarce malignant tumor which is more prevalent in the mandible than the maxilla. It occurs in a wide range of age groups, and there is a sex predilection in males. AC shows specific microscopic features and requires more aggressive surgical treatment plans in comparison with conventional ameloblastoma. Radiographically, AC resembles ameloblastoma except that it rarely represents focal mineralized materials, seemingly reflecting dystrophic calcification. This characteristic is uncommon in typical ameloblastomas, and only few cases reported with such opacities and mineralized materials. Due to this rare radiographic and microscopic presentation, an accurate diagnosis could be challenging, and pathologists should consider a combination of benign and malignant odontogenic tumors occurring in jaws.