Application of Deep Learning in Differential Diagnosis of Ameloblastoma and Odontogenic Keratocyst Based on Panoramic Radiographs / 中国医学科学院学报

Objective To evaluate the accuracy of different convolutional neural networks (CNN),representative deep learning models,in the differential diagnosis of ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst,and subsequently compare the diagnosis results between models and oral radiologists. Methods A total of 1000 digital panoramic radiographs were retrospectively collected from the patients with ameloblastoma (500 radiographs) or odontogenic keratocyst (500 radiographs) in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology,Peking University School of Stomatology.Eight CNN including ResNet (18,50,101),VGG (16,19),and EfficientNet (b1,b3,b5) were selected to distinguish ameloblastoma from odontogenic keratocyst.Transfer learning was employed to train 800 panoramic radiographs in the training set through 5-fold cross validation,and 200 panoramic radiographs in the test set were used for differential diagnosis.Chi square test was performed for comparing the performance among different CNN.Furthermore,7 oral radiologists (including 2 seniors and 5 juniors) made a diagnosis on the 200 panoramic radiographs in the test set,and the diagnosis results were compared between CNN and oral radiologists. Results The eight neural network models showed the diagnostic accuracy ranging from 82.50% to 87.50%,of which EfficientNet b1 had the highest accuracy of 87.50%.There was no significant difference in the diagnostic accuracy among the CNN models (P=0.998,P=0.905).The average diagnostic accuracy of oral radiologists was (70.30±5.48)%,and there was no statistical difference in the accuracy between senior and junior oral radiologists (P=0.883).The diagnostic accuracy of CNN models was higher than that of oral radiologists (P<0.001). Conclusion Deep learning CNN can realize accurate differential diagnosis between ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst with panoramic radiographs,with higher diagnostic accuracy than oral radiologists.

Reemplazo mandibular con prótesis personalizada de titanio posterior a la exéresis de ameloblastoma / Mandibular replacement with a customized titanium prosthesis after ameloblastoma excision

Introducción: El ameloblastoma es un tumor odontogénico epitelial benigno con tendencia a la recurrencia local si no se elimina adecuadamente. Las alternativas reconstructivas incluyen el uso de colgajos libres microvascularizados, placas y prótesis personalizada de titanio. Objetivo: Describir un reemplazo hemimandibular con prótesis personalizada de titanio posterior a la exéresis de ameloblastoma. Presentación del caso: Mujer de 44 años de edad, que presentó un hallazgo radiográfico durante la realización de tratamiento pulporradicular del diente número 37. Al realizársele el reconocimiento físico facial mostró aumento de volumen en región geniana izquierda mientras que el examen intrabucal detectó expansión de las corticales en la arcada posteroinferior del mismo lado. Se realizó una radiografía panorámica y tomografía axial computarizada con la que se constató la presencia de imagen radiolúcida, multiloculada, en forma de "pompas de jabón" extendiéndose desde el cuerpo mandibular hasta el cóndilo del lado izquierdo. Se tomó muestra para biopsia, con la cual se constató que se trataba de ameloblastoma con patrón folicular. Se realizó abordaje cervical, segmentaria mandibular con margen de seguridad y exarticulación. Se reemplazó la porción eliminada con prótesis personalizada de titanio. Se mantuvo el chequeo posoperatorio en el que se comprobó una buena evolución. Conclusiones: La cirugía constituyó el pilar de tratamiento utilizado. Una vez realizada la resección quirúrgica se reconstruyó el defecto con prótesis personalizada de titanio, proceder de gran novedad en nuestro medio y útil para restablecer la función y estética(AU)

Introduction: Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor of odontogenic epithelium with a tendency to local recurrence if not removed appropriately. Reconstruction alternatives include the use of microvascularized free flaps, plates and customized titanium prostheses. Objective: Describe a case of mandibular replacement with a customized titanium prosthesis after ameloblastoma excision. Case presentation: A case is presented of a female 44-year-old patient who presented a radiographic finding during pulporadicular treatment of tooth 37. Facial physical examination found an increase in volume in the left genian region, and intraoral observation detected expansion of the corticals in the lower posterior arch of the same side. Panoramic radiography and computed axial tomography showed a multilocular radiolucid image resembling soap bubbles which extended from the mandibular body to the left condyle. A sample was taken for biopsy, which confirmed the diagnosis of follicular pattern ameloblastoma. Segmental mandibular surgery was performed by cervical approach with a safety margin and exarticulation. The portion removed was replaced with a customized titanium prosthesis. Post-operative control showed a good evolution. Conclusions: Surgery was the basic component of the treatment applied. Surgical resection was followed by reconstruction of the defect with a customized titanium prosthesis, a procedure of great novelty in our environment useful to restore function and esthetic appearance(AU)

Ameloblastoma em região anterior de mandíbula / Ameloblastoma anterior de la mandíbula / Anterior mandibular ameloblastoma

Introdução: O ameloblastoma é uma neoplasia benigna, mas localmente invasiva, geralmente diagnosticada na quarta e quinta décadas, com relação à localização em 80 porcento dos casos, o tumor está na mandíbula e 20 porcento na maxila. É classificada histopatologicamente como células foliculares, plexiformes, acantomatosas, granulares e basais. O ameloblastoma desmoplásico foi reclassificado como subtipo histológico. Radiograficamente, pode ser mostrado de maneira unicística ou multicística, onde geralmente é descrito como favos de mel ou bolhas de sabão. Objetivo: O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar um caso de ameloblastoma com características clínicas e de imagem incomuns, enfatizando a importância diagnóstico correto como estratégia para garantir tratamento adequado e melhor prognóstico da doença. Apresentação do caso: Paciente branca, 72 anos, moradora da cidade de Itabaiana-Sergipe, queixou-se do aumento de volume na região da mandíbula anterior de desenvolvimento lento. Ela foi encaminhada ao do Campus do Hospital Universitário Prof. João Cardoso Nascimento, Aracaju / Sergipe. A tomografia computadorizada mostrou uma área multilocular hipodensa, localizada na região anterior da mandíbula, e uma biópsia incisional realizada juntamente com exames de imagem, o seguinte diagnóstico de ameloblastoma folicular foi concluído com uma extensa área de degeneração cística. Decidiu-se realizar uma cirurgia para remover completamente a lesão em centro cirurgico, formou-se uma extensa aloja ossea, por isso foi decidido aplicar em sua extensão a solução de Carnoy. Conclusões: Este relato é altamente relevante por apresentar um caso que contradiz os fatos existentes e aumenta a importância de se fazer um diagnóstico correto, é importante enfatizar que, embora o comportamento das lesões que afetam a cavidade oral seja bem conhecido, é extremamente importante estuda-las(AU)

Introducción: El ameloblastoma es una neoplasia benigna pero localmente invasiva, generalmente diagnosticada en las décadas cuarta y quinta. En el 80 por ciento de los casos el tumor está localizado en la mandíbula y el 20 por ciento, en el maxilar. Se clasifica histopatológicamente en folicular, plexiforme, acantomatoso, células granulares y células basales. El ameloblastoma desmoplásico se ha reclasificado como un subtipo histológico. Radiográficamente se puede mostrar de forma unicista o multiquística, donde generalmente se describe como panales o pompas de jabón. Objetivo: Describir un caso de ameloblastoma con características clínicas y de imagen poco comunes. Presentación del caso: Paciente blanca, de 72 años, que vivía en la ciudad de Itabaiana-Sergipe, se quejó del aumento de volumen (de desarrollo lento) en la región de la mandíbula anterior. La tomografía computarizada mostró un área hipodensa, multilocular, ubicada en la región mandibular anterior. Se realizó una biopsia incisional, además de los exámenes por imágenes. Se diagnosticó ameloblastoma folicular con un área extensa de degeneración quística. Se decidió realizar una cirugía de extirpación completa de la lesión, luego de la extracción de la misma se formó un alojamiento óseo circular, por lo que se decidió aplicar la solución de Carnoy. Conclusiones: Este informe tiene una gran relevancia porque presenta un caso que contradice los hechos existentes y plantea la importancia de hacer un diagnóstico correcto. Aunque el comportamiento de las lesiones que afectan la cavidad oral es bien conocido, es extremadamente importante continuar estudiándolas(AU)

Introduction: Ameloblastoma is a benign but locally invasive neoplasm generally diagnosed in the fourth and fifth decades of life. Its location is the mandible in 80 percent of the cases and the maxilla in 20 percent. Histopathologically, it may be classified as follicular, plexiform, acanthomatous, granular cells or basal cells. Desmoplastic ameloblastoma has been further classified as a histological subtype. Radiographically, it presents as either unicystic or multicystic, in which case it resembles a honeycomb or soap bubbles. Objective: Describe a case of ameloblastoma with uncommon clinical and imaging characteristics. Case presentation: A white female 72-year-old patient from the city of Itabaiana, Sergipe, presented with increased volume (of slow development) in her anterior mandibular region. Computed tomography revealed a hypodense, multiloculated area in the anterior mandibular region. Incisional biopsy and imaging tests were performed. The diagnosis was follicular ameloblastoma with a broad area of cystic degeneration. It was decided to perform total excision of the lesion. A circular bone housing was formed, which was treated with Carney's solution. Conclusions: The present report is of great relevance, since a case is described which contradicts the existing facts and points to the importance of making a correct diagnosis. Although the behavior of oral cavity lesions is well known, it is extremely important to continue to study them(AU)

Colgajo temporal en la reconstrucción de un defecto maxilar por exéresis de carcinoma ameloblástico / Temporalis muscle flap in the reconstruction of a maxillary defect caused by exeresis of ameloblastic carcinoma

RESUMEN Introducción: El carcinoma ameloblástico es una entidad rara que surge como una neoplasia primaria o a partir de un ameloblastoma preexistente. El colgajo de músculo temporal es una opción terapéutica frecuentemente empleada para la reconstrucción del defecto resultante luego de la exéresis quirúrgica. Objetivo: Presentar un caso clínico de restauración estética y funcional mediante reconstrucción con colgajo temporal de un defecto maxilar por exéresis de carcinoma ameloblástico, dada la infrecuente presentación de esta entidad. Caso clínico: Mujer de 49 años de edad, que refiere "una bola" en el paladar de 9 meses de evolución. Al examen físico facial presenta aumento de volumen en región infraorbitaria izquierda. Se realizó una tomografía axial computarizada en la que se constató la presencia de imagen hiperdensa en seno maxilar izquierdo con calcificación en su interior, produciendo lisis del hueso nasal y hueso cigomático infiltrando partes blandas. Se tomó muestra para biopsia que informó tumor de alto grado de malignidad correspondiente a carcinoma ameloblástico. En estudio radiográfico de tórax no se apreció presencia de metástasis pulmonar. Se realizó maxilarectomía de infra y mesoestructura, resección de la lesión con margen oncológico de seguridad y se reconstruyó el defecto palatino con colgajo pediculado del músculo temporal. Se indicó quimio y radioterapia como terapia adyuvante al tratamiento quirúrgico. Se mantuvo el chequeo posoperatorio mostrándose buena evolución clínica y una epitelización secundaria del músculo temporal en el área palatina con restauración de las funciones. Conclusiones: Se presentó un caso clínico de carcinoma ameloblástico, entidad patológica de escasa frecuencia. La cirugía constituyó el pilar de tratamiento utilizado. Una vez realizada la resección quirúrgica se reconstruyó el defecto palatino, utilizándose el colgajo del músculo temporal, opción útil para lograr el restablecimiento de las funciones estéticas y funcionales como la deglución y fonación(AU)

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare condition emerging as a primary neoplasm or from a preexisting ameloblastoma. Temporalis muscle flap is a therapeutic option frequently used for reconstruction of the defect resulting from surgical exeresis. Objective: Present a clinical case of esthetic and functional restoration by reconstruction with temporalis muscle flap of a maxillary defect caused by exeresis of an ameloblastic carcinoma. The case is presented because of the infrequent occurrence of this condition. Clinical case: A female 49-year-old patient reports "a lump" in her palate of nine months evolution. Physical examination finds an increase in volume in the left infraorbital region. Computed axial tomography was indicated, which revealed the presence of a hyperdense image in the left maxillary sinus with internal calcification causing lysis of the nasal bone and the zygomatic bone, and infiltrating soft tissue. A sample was taken for biopsy, which reported a tumor with a high degree of malignancy corresponding to ameloblastic carcinoma. Chest radiography did not show the presence of lung metastasis. Infra- and mesostructure maxillectomy was performed, the lesion was removed with a surgical safety margin, and the palatine defect was reconstructed with a pediculated temporalis muscle flap. Chemo- and radiotherapy were indicated as adjuvants to the surgical treatment. Postoperative follow-up found good clinical evolution and secondary epithelization of the temporalis muscle in the palatine area with restoration of functions. Conclusions: A clinical case was presented of ameloblastic carcinoma, a condition with a low frequency of occurrence. Surgery was the basic component of the treatment applied. Once surgical resection was performed, the palatine defect was reconstructed by means of a temporalis muscle flap, a useful option to achieve the restoration of esthetic and biological functions, such as swallowing and speech(AU)

Ameloblastoma: caso clínico patológico en pediatría / Ameloblastoma: a pathological clinical case in pediatrics

El ameloblastoma es un tumor benigno derivado del epitelio odontogénico, clasificado actualmente de acuerdo al CIE 10-EO/SNOMED en el capítulo de tumores (neoplasia) benigna como D16.5/M-93100. Presenta un patrón de crecimiento lento, localmente agresivo, pudiendo causar, o no, grandes deformaciones faciales, en mandíbula o maxilar superior. De localización preferencial mandibular, el 75%, en el área molar y rama ascendente; mientras que, en maxilar superior, se concentran en el área molar con posible compromiso de seno maxilar y suelo de fosas nasales. La edad de presentación más frecuente es entre 20-40 años, siendo rara en pacientes pediátricos. En el tratamiento del mismo se valora tipo clínico, localización y tamaño del tumor, y la edad del paciente. El presente caso clínico destaca la importancia del oportuno diagnóstico clínico-patológico, su clasificación y el uso de nuevas técnicas complementarias (AU)

Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor derived from the Odontogenic epithelium, currently classified according to ICD 10-EO / SNOMED in the Chapter of Benign Tumors (Neoplasia) as D16.5 / M-93100. It has a slow growth pattern, locally aggressive, may or may not cause large facial deformations, in the jaw or upper jaw. Preferential mandibular location, 75% in the molar area and ascending limb; while in the upper jaw they are concentrated in the molar area with possible involvement of the maxillary sinus and the floor of the nostrils. The most frequent age of presentation is between 20-40 years, being rare in pediatric patients. In the treatment of the same, clinical type, location and size of the tumor, as the age of the patient, is assessed. The present clinical case highlights the importance of the appropriate clinical-pathological diagnosis, its classification and the use of new complementary techniques (AU)

Ameloblastoma e suas características clínicas e radiográficas: relato de caso clínico / Ameloblastoma and its clinical and radiographic characteristics: clinical case report

O ameloblastoma é um tumor odontogênico benigno raro que afeta a região mandibular. Possui um crescimento localizado, também pode ser infiltrativo e persistente, assintomático, com estímulo desencadeador desconhecido. Sua prevalência ocorre com maior frequência em pacientes entre a quarta e quinta década de vida. Além de ser um relato de caso clínico, o presente estudo visa esclarecer as características clínicas, radiográficas, histopatológicas, condutas e opções durante o tratamento e o prognóstico para os diversos tipos de ameloblastomas, sendo realizada a radiografia panorâmica, a tomografia computadorizada e exame histopatológico, obtendo o diagnóstico da variante unicística que possui as características como uma cavidade monocítica bem definida e radiograficamente apresenta radiolucências expansivas uniloculares com margens bem definidas. O tratamento inicial proposto foi a marsupialização, remoção à marsupialização na qual uma janela cirúrgica comunicando com a cavidade bucal, suturada junto à mucosa adjacente, é aberta para o esvaziamento progressivo do conteúdo interno da lesão, acarretando em sua descompressão, consequente diminuição. Após a reavaliação do caso foi observada a necessidade de remover toda a lesão, realizando a ressecção parcial da mandíbula com um melhor prognóstico(AU)

Ameloblastoma is a rare benign odontogenic tumor that affects the mandibular region, has a localized growth, may also be infiltrative and persistent, asymptomatic, with unknown triggering stimulus. Its prevalence occurs more frequently in patients between the fourth and fifth decade of life. In addition to being a clinical case report, the present study aims to clarify the clinical, radiographic, histopathological, behavioral and options characteristics during the treatment and the prognosis for the various types of ameloblastomas. Panoramic radiography, computed tomography and histopathological examination obtaining the diagnosis of the unicystic variant that has the characteristics as a well defined monocytic cav ity and radiographically presents expansive unilocular radiolucencies with well defined margins. The initial proposed treatment was the marsupialization removal to marsupialization in which a surgical window communicates with the oral cavity, sutured adjacent to the adjacent mucosa, is opened for progressive emptying of the internal contents of the lesion, leading to its decompression and consequent decrease. After the reassessment of the case, it was observed the need to remove the entire lesion, performing partial resection of the mandible with a better prognosis(AU)

Ameloblastoma unicístico: relato de caso / Unicystic ameloblastoma: case report

Objetivo: relatar um caso de ameloblastoma unicístico, com intuito de descrever os seus aspectos clínicos, radiográficos e histopatológicos e a abordagem terapêutica, bem como discutir com base na literatura. Relato de caso: paciente do sexo feminino, 14 anos, procurou a clínica-escola do Curso de Odontologia da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana, acompanhada de sua genitora, referindo como queixa principal: "meu queixo tá inchado". No exame físico intrabucal, observou-se tumefação em região mandibular esquerda, circunscrita estendendo-se do dente 31 ao 35, com consistência endurecida a palpação e ausência do dente 33. Foi realizada uma descompressão cirúrgica e biópsia incisional. O diagnóstico histopatológico confirmou a presença de infiltração mural por epitélio ameloblástico. Após confirmado o diagnóstico de ameloblastoma unicístico do tipo mural, o tratamento de escolha foi enucleação e curetagem da lesão. Considerações finais: esse tumor, quando tratado de forma conservadora, apresenta prognóstico favorável. Técnicas alternativas cada vez mais conservadoras estão sendo utilizadas no seu tratamento. Ainda assim, é importante o acompanhamento clínico e radiográfico de longo prazo, devido ao risco de recorrência após longos períodos. (AU)

Objective: this study aimed to report a case of unicystic ameloblastoma to describe its clinical, radiographic, histopathological, and therapeutic aspects, as well as to discuss the literature. Case report: a 14-year-old female patient attended the clinic of the School of Dentistry of Feira de Santana State University, accompanied by her mother, with the main complaint of a swollen chin. The intraoral physical examination revealed tumefaction in the left mandibular region, circumscribed, extending from tooth 31 to 35, hard on palpation, and absence of tooth 33. A surgical decompression and incisional biopsy were performed, and the histopathological diagnosis confirmed the presence of mural infiltration by ameloblastic epithelium. After confirming the diagnosis of mural unicystic ameloblastoma, the treatment of choice was enucleation and curettage of the lesion. Final considerations: this tumor, when treated conservatively, presents a favorable prognosis. Increasingly conservative techniques are being used as alternative treatments of this condition. Nevertheless, long-term clinical and radiographic monitoring is important because of the risk of recurrence after long periods. (AU)

Off-label use of rhBMP-2 as bone regeneration strategies in mandibular ameloblastoma unicystic / Utilização off-label das rhBMP-2 como estratégia de regeneração do tecido ósseo em ameloblastoma mandibular

ABSTRACT Jawbone reconstruction after tumor resection is one of the most challenging clinical tasks for maxillofacial surgeons. Osteogenic, osteoinductive, osteoconductive and non-antigenic properties of autogenous bone place this bone as the gold standard for solving problems of bone availability. However, the need for a second surgical site to harvest the bone graft increases significantly both the cost and the morbidity associated with the reconstructive procedures. Bone grafting gained an important tool with the discovery of bone morphogenetic proteins in 1960. Benefit of obtaining functional and real bone matrix without need of second surgical site seems to be the great advantage of use bone morphogenetic proteins. This study analyzed the use of rhBMP-2 in unicystic ameloblastoma of the mandible, detailing its structure, mechanisms of cell signaling and biological efficacy, in addition to present possible advantages and disadvantages of clinical use of rhBMP-2 as bone regeneration strategy.

RESUMO A reconstrução óssea dos maxilares após ressecções tumorais é uma das tarefas mais difíceis para o cirurgião maxilofacial. As propriedades osteogênicas, osteoindutoras, osteocondutoras e não antigênicas do osso autógeno o colocam como o padrão-ouro para a solução de problemas de disponibilidade óssea. Entretanto a coleta do enxerto ósseo necessita de um segundo sítio cirúrgico, aumentando significativamente o custo e a morbidade associados ao procedimento reconstrutivo. A enxertia óssea ganhou uma excelente ferramenta com a descoberta das proteínas ósseas morfogenéticas na década de 1960. O benefício da obtenção de matriz óssea verdadeira e funcional, sem a necessidade de um segundo sítio cirúrgico, parece ser a grande vantagem do uso das proteínas ósseas morfogenéticas. Neste contexto, o objetivo deste estudo foi analisar a utilização da rhBMP-2 na regeneração óssea de ameloblastoma mandibular unicístico, detalhando sua estrutura, seus mecanismos de sinalização celular e sua eficácia biológica, além de apresentar potenciais vantagens e desvantagens da utilização clínica das rhBMP-2, enquanto estratégia regenerativa.

Surgical management of mandibular ameloblastoma and immediate reconstruction with nonvascularized bone graft and hyperbaric oxygen therapy / Tratamiento quirúrgico de ameloblastoma mandibular y la reconstrucción inmediata con injerto oseo libre y terapia con oxígeno hiperbárico

Extensive resection of tumor often results in bone and soft tissue defects that cause functional and esthetic consequences. The reconstructive surgery is extremely important for the rehabilitation of these patients. The purpose of this study is to report on the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy (HBO) in the case of a large ameloblastoma treated with segmental resection and reconstructed immediately with nonvascularized bone graft (NVBGs) from iliac crest. A 41-year-old woman was referred to our department because of paresthesia of the inferior alveolar nerve and history of swelling in the molar and ramus region of the left mandible. Panoramic radiograph depicting well-defined multilocular radiolucency extending from second pre-molar region to the left ramus region. An incisional biopsy confirms the diagnosis of solid ameloblastoma. The treatment of choice was segmental mandibular resection and immediate mandibular reconstruction using NVBGs from iliac crest, followed by removal of internal fixation and placement of dental implants with immediate loading. The patient received preoperative HBO (a 90-min session at 2.2-2.4 atmospheres, five times per week for two weeks, for a total of up to 10 sessions). Postoperative HBO (10 further 90-min sessions) was administered within 2weeks. The patient received rehabilitation with a mandibular implant-supported fixed complete dental prosthesis. The present study showed successful management of mandibular ameloblastoma that associated extensive surgery, immediate reconstruction with NVBGs from iliac crest, hyperbaric oxygen therapy and dental implants. These combined procedures allowed removal of lesion and reestablishment of mandibular contour and function.

La resección extensa de un tumor a menudo da lugar a defectos del hueso y de los tejidos blandos, que causan consecuencias funcionales y estéticas. La cirugía reconstructiva es extremadamente importante para la rehabilitación de estos pacientes. El propósito de este estudio fue informar sobre el uso de la terapia de oxígeno hiperbárico (HBO) en un caso de un ameloblastoma de gran tamaño, tratado con resección segmentaria y reconstruido inmediatamente con injerto óseo no vascularizado (IONV) de la cresta ilíaca. Una mujer de 41 años fue derivada a nuestro servicio por parestesia del nervio alveolar inferior e historia de hinchazón en la región molar y ramina de la mandíbula izquierda. Radiografía panorámica que muestra una radiolucencia multilocular bien definida que se extiende desde la segunda región pre-molar hasta la región de la rama izquierda. Una biopsia incisional confirma el diagnóstico de ameloblastoma sólido. El tratamiento de elección fue la resección mandibular segmentaria y la reconstrucción mandibular inmediata mediante IONV de cresta ilíaca, seguido de la eliminación de la fijación interna y la colocación de implantes dentales con carga inmediata. La paciente recibió OHB preoperatoria (una sesión de 90 minutos a 2.2-2.4 atmósferas, cinco veces por semana durante dos semanas, para un total de hasta 10 sesiones). La OHB postoperatoria (10 sesiones adicionales de 90 minutos) se administró en 2 semanas. La paciente recibió rehabilitación con una prótesis dental fija con implante mandibular. El presente estudio mostró un manejo exitoso del ameloblastoma mandibular asociado a una cirugía extensa, reconstrucción inmediata con IONV de cresta ilíaca, oxigenoterapia hiperbárica e implantes dentales. Estos procedimientos combinados permitieron la extirpación de la lesión y el restablecimiento del contorno y la función mandibular.

Características clínicas, radiográficas e diagnóstico do ameloblastoma: relato de caso / Clinical and radiographic features and diagnosis of ameloblastoma: a case report

O ameloblastoma é um tumor benigno comumente encontrado nos ossos gnáticos, originário de remanescentes da lâmina dentária. Quanto ao comportamento clínico, trata-se de um tumor de crescimento lento, normalmente assintomático, podendo provocar deslocamento, mobilidade e reabsorção dentária, assim como parestesia. Radiograficamente, pode apresentar-se como lesões radiolúcidas uni ou multiloculares, normalmente com limites bem definidos de forma semelhante a "favos de mel" ou "bolhas de sabão". Histologicamente, possui diversos padrões, principalmente a variante multicística. Existem diversos métodos de tratamento, desde a enucleação e curetagem a ressecções mais agressivas, com ou sem perda da continuidade óssea. O ameloblastoma, por ser um tumor agressivo, possui grande percentual de recidiva e o prognóstico depende de vários fatores, desde os aspectos clínicos, radiográficos e histopatológicos que definem o seu comportamento biológico. O objetivo deste trabalho é relatar as características clínicas e radiográficas no direcionamento do diagnóstico e na escolha do tratamento adequado para o ameloblastoma baseado na descrição de um relato de caso clínico... (AU)

Ameloblastoma is a benign neoplasm commonly found in maxillary bones, formed from remnants of dental lamina. As regards its clinical behavior, it is a tumor of slow growth, usually asymptomatic, causing displacement, mobility, tooth resorption, and paresthesia. Radiographically, it may present as a radiolucent uni- or multiocular lesion, normally with well-defined boundaries resembling a "honeycomb" or "soap bubbles". Histologically, it presents various patterns, particularly the multicystic variant. There are various methods of treatment, ranging from enucleation and curettage to the more aggressive resections with or without loss of bone continuity. Being an aggressive tumor, ameloblastoma has a high percentage of recurrence and its prognosis depends on several factors involving clinical, radiological and histopathological features that characterize its biological behavior. The objective of this paper is to report the clinical and radiographic features in the diagnosis of ameloblastoma and the suitable choice of treatment, based on the report of a clinical case... (AU)

Treatment of odontogenic ameloblastomas and their long term follow up at tertiary centre

Fifty-two patients of ameloblastoma were operated with special emphasis on radiographic and histological appearance. The unicystic radiographico-histological [38] cases were managed conservatively with marsupialization followed by enucleation [Group A' 15 Patients] and enucleation with peripheral ostectomy [Group B' 23 Patients]. The radiographico-histological multicystic [solid] variety [Group C' 14 Patients] was treated aggressively by resection. In conservative treatment regimens Carnoy's solution was applied after enucleation of the tumour whereas, the patients of aggressive surgery were operated with minimum 5mm safety marginal clearance of the tumour. The recurrence rate with average four years follow up was 0.0% for resection, 13.33% for marsupialization followed by enucleation and 8.69% for enucleation with peripheral ostectomy. The results were encouraging for unicystic ameloblastoma treated patients [Group A' and B'], in best interest of jaw bone contour preservation

Carcinoma ameloblástico de mandíbula / Carcinoma ameloblástico de la mandíbula / Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible

O termo carcinoma ameloblástico é usado para descrever ameloblastomas com características histológicas de malignidade. Lesões desse tipo podem ocorrer em uma extensa faixa etária, sendo mais comum na quarta década de vida. Não há predileção aparente por sexo, a área mais comumente afetada é a porção posterior da mandíbula, envolvendo em menor proporção a maxila. Por se tratar de um tumor com poucos casos descritos na literatura, o objetivo deste trabalho foi relatar um caso de carcinoma ameloblástico em paciente do sexo feminino, 38 anos, com queixa de dor e assimetria facial. Ao exame clínico intrabucal observou-se um aumento de volume em região posterior de mandíbula, do lado direito. A tomografia computadorizada revelou adelgaçamento das corticais com presença de área hipodensa homogênea. Foi realizada biópsia incisional cujo diagnóstico histológico inicial foi de ameloblastoma, sem características citológicas de malignidade. Baseando-se no exame histopatológico, optou-se pelo tratamento cirúrgico da lesão através da ressecção parcial da mandíbula. A peça cirúrgica foi encaminhada ao laboratório obtendo-se novo diagnóstico de carcinoma ameloblástico. Provavelmente, a diferença do diagnóstico histológico final para o inicial pode estar relacionada ao fato de o carcinoma ameloblástico apresentar áreas focais semelhantes ao ameloblastoma. Após 6 meses da cirurgia, a paciente apresentou metástase tumoral no pulmão e encontra-se sob supervisão médica(AU)

El término carcinoma ameloblástico es utilizado para describir ameloblastomas con características histológicas de malignidad. Este tipo de lesión puede ocurrir en cualquier edad, pero se puede observar con mayor frecuencia en la cuarta década de vida. No existe aparentemente un sexo predominante. El área más comúnmente afectada es la porción posterior de la mandíbula y afecta en menor proporción el maxilar. Por ser un tumor con pocos casos relatados en la literatura, el objetivo de este trabajo fue presentar un caso de carcinoma ameloblástico en un paciente del sexo femenino con 38 años de edad, que acudió a la consulta por presentar síntomas dolorosos y asimetría facial. Al examen clínico intrabucal se observó un aumento de volumen en la región posterior derecha de la mandíbula. La tomografía computadorizada mostró un adelgazamiento de las corticales con presencia de un área hipodensa homogénea. Fue realizada una biopsia incisional y su diagnóstico histológico inicial fue de un ameloblastoma sin características citológicas de malignidad. Después de realizado el examen histopatológico se optó por el tratamiento quirúrgico de la lesión con resección parcial de la mandíbula. La estructura quirúrgica fue enviada al laboratorio, donde se obtuvo un nuevo diagnóstico de carcinoma ameloblástico. Probablemente la diferencia del diagnóstico histológico final con el inicial pudo estar relacionada con el hecho de que el carcinoma ameloblástico presenta áreas en foco semejantes al ameloblastoma. Luego de 6 meses del procedimiento quirúrgico, la paciente presentó metástasis tumoral en el pulmón y se encuentra bajo supervisión médica(AU)

The term ameloblastic carcinoma is used to describe the ameloblastomas with histological characteristics of malignancy. This type of lesion may to occur in any age, but it may be more frequent observed in the fourth decade of life. The is not apparently a predominance sexual. The commonest involved area is the posterior portion of mandible involving in less extent the maxillary. This is a tumor with few cases mentioned in the literature, thus, the aim of present paper was to present a case of ameloblastic carcinoma in a female patient aged 38 came to consultation due to painful symptoms and facial asymmetry. In intrabuccal clinical examination it was noted a volume increase in the right posterior region of mandible. The computed tomography showed a slimming of the cortex with presence of a homogenous hypo-dense area. An incisional biopsy was made and its initial histological diagnosis was an ameloblastoma without histological characteristics of malignancy. After histopathological examination the surgical treatment of lesion was prescribed with a partial resection of mandible. The surgical structure (sample) was sent to laboratory to obtain a new diagnosis of ameloblastic carcinoma. It is probable that the difference of final histological diagnosis with the initial one could be related to the fact that the ameloblastic carcinoma has focal areas similar to ameloblastoma. After 6 months of surgical procedure the patient had tumoral lung metastasis and is under medical supervision(AU)

Tumor odontogênico adenomatóide em mandíbula / Tumor odontógeno adenomatoide de la mandíbula / Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in mandible

El tumor odontógeno adenomatoide es una lesión relativamente infrecuente que afecta principalmente a las mujeres durante la segunda década de vida, porque su sitio predilecto es la región anterior de la mandíbula, con una lesión por lo general asociada con la corona del diente. Se reporta un caso de tumor odontógeno adenomatoide en la región anterior de la mandíbula junto con sus resultados clínicos, radiológicos e histológicos así como su tratamiento quirúrgico(AU)

Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor is a relatively uncommon lesion, which affects mainly individuals of the female during the second decade due, showing as a site of predilection for the anterior region of the maxilla presenting lesion usually associated with the crown of a tooth incluso. Os authors report a case of an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor in the anterior region of mandible, together with their clinical, radiographic and histological and its surgical treatment(AU)

Tumor odontogênico adenomatóide é uma lesão relativamente incomum, que acomete preferencialmente indivíduos do sexo feminino durante a segunda década de vida. Exibe como sítio de predileção a região anterior da maxila, é geralmente associado à coroa de um dente incluso. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de apresentar um caso clínico de tumor odontogênico adenomatóide. Este se apresenta localizado em região anterior da mandíbula. Pretende-se ainda abordar suas características clínicas, radiográficas e histológicas, além do tratamento cirúrgico conservador de eleição(AU)

Ameloblastomas - seven years clinical audit

To determine the pattern and presentations of ameloblastoma in patients reporting to Armed Forces Institute of Dentistry [AFID], a descriptive study was undertaken from June 2002 to June 2009. A total number of 34 Ameloblastoma patients who were treated at the institute were analyzed. Their mode of presentation, site involved, various age groups and gender distributions, histological patterns, clinical and radiological features, treatment offered and follow up was recorded. The age range was from 15 to 65 years with mean age of 37.6 years. Out of 34 patients, 24 [70.6%] were males and 10 [29.4%] were females. Majority of tumours, 28 [82.3%] were present in mandible and the most common site was angle of the mandible 13[38.2%]. Clinically most common feature was swelling without pain and was experienced by 19 [55.9%] patients. Radiographically, there were 19 [55.9%] patients with multilocular radiolucency and 11 [32.4%] patients with unicystic appearance while 4 [11.8%] patients had typical honeycomb appearance. The most common histological pattern was follicular, seen in 21 [61.8%] patients. Enucleation with curettage was carried out in most of the cases 11 [32.4%], marginal resection was done in 10 [29.4%] cases, segmental resection was performed in 7 [20.6%] patients and radical resection with reconstruction was done in 6 [17.6%] patients. Ameloblastoma is one of the most common odontogenic tumour mostly occur in lower jaw. It is locally invasive and have high rate of recurrence therefore early diagnosis, complete excision with safe margins followed by reconstruction and long term follow up is required for psychological and emotional well being of the patient

Clinical and radiological behaviour of ameloblastoma of the jaws

Ameloblastoma is the most frequent odontogenic benign but locally invasive neoplasm consisting of proliferating odontogenic epithelium with various amounts of surrounding fibrous tissue. The purpose of the study was to evaluate the clinical and radiological features of patients with mandibular and maxillary ameloblastoma at Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar. The study was carried out on 19 biopsy confirmed cases of ameloblastoma, in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery unit Khyber College of Dentistry Peshawar for a period of 1 years and two months me, from January 2004 to February 2007 RESULTS The age range of patients with ameloblastoma was from 10 years to 58 years with a mean age of 26 0 years SD +/- 11.6. Most of the patients were affected in their second and third decade of life i.e., 21.1% and 52.7% respectively Male to female ratio was 1.4:1. The mandible was predominantly involved by the tumour 84% while maxilla was involved in 16% of cases. Posterior mandible [63.2%] and anterior maxilla [10.5%] were the favorite site for the tumour in mandible and maxilla respectively The most common presenting complaint of the patients with ameloblastoma was painless swelling [63%]. Multi-locular radiolucency [57.9%] was the most common radiological pattern of the tumour. Ameloblastoma was common In younger age group where posterior part of the mandible was the most common site of involvement Painless swelling ha', been the most common clinical presentation Multi-locular radiolucency was the common radiological presentation in this study

Ameloblastoma in young persons: a retrospective study of the Clinocopathologic Features and treatment of 19 cases from a Semi-Urban Nigerian Teaching Hospital

19 cases of ameloblastoma of the jaws in children and young adolescents were reviewed. During the period of evaluation, 113 patients with ameloblastoma of the craniofacial region were managed of which 16.8% were in patients aged < 18 years. The mean [SD] age of patients was 14.7 [ +/- 2.5] years [range, 10-18 years]. Male to female ratio 2:1; and mandible to maxilla ratio 18:1. Duration of the tumours at presentation ranged from 8 months to 5 years, [mean: SD = 3.3:1.5 years], 73.7% were of the multilocular type on radiographs and the most frequent histologic pattern was the plexiform type [n-12, 63.2%]. Due to the large size at presentation, radical mandibulectomy was the method of treatment in 12 cases [63.2%]. Recurrence was noticed in 4 patients [21%] within 5 years after primary surgery. Ameloblastoma is relatively rare in Nigerian children, the clinical features, radiologic and histologic patterns however, were found to be similar to that of adults

Evaluation of panoramic radiography and axial computed tomography in cases of ameloblastoma and central giant cell granuloma of mandible.

Evaluation of mandibular mass lesions is a perplexing clinical problem. Some of these lesions have very similar clinical presentation and even similar or overlapping imaging features. Plain radiographs and orthopantomograms are frequently requisitioned for the diagnosis and are helpful in localization and characterization of these lesions. However, the specificity of diagnosis remains low. A study was undertaken to further characterize these lesions using Computed Tomography (CT) and analysis of cross sectional images of various mandibular mass lesions. Of these, imaging features of ameloblastoma and central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) were studied and compared, which is reported in this paper.