Fibro-odontoma Ameloblástico: Revisión de la Literatura a Propósito de un Caso

El fibro-odontoma ameloblástico (FOA) es una neoplasia odontogénica benigna poco frecuente que afecta a los huesos maxilares. Posee un componente de tejido epitelial y ectomesénquima, por lo que hasta hace un tiempo era incluido dentro de la clasificación de tumores odontogénicos de origen mixto. Actualmente estas lesiones no están incorporadas en la última clasificación de los tumores odontogénicos y huesos maxilofaciales de la organización mundial de la salud y son consideradas como un odontoma en desarrollo. Clínicamente se presenta con mayor frecuencia en mandíbula y asociado a la falta de erupción de un diente. Presentamos el caso clínico de un niño de 6 años de edad que acudió a nuestro servicio maxilofacial por la no erupción de un diente temporal mandibular. El cuadro clínico y las investigaciones confirmaron la hipótesis diagnóstica de FOA con una impactación del segundo molar temporal inferior izquierdo hacia el margen basilar mandibular y el germen dentario del premolar por sobre la corona del diente retenido.

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm that affects the maxillary bones. It possesses both an epithelial and ectomesenchymal component, for which it was previously included in the classification of mixed odontogenic tumors. The AFO is currently not included in the latest classification of odontogenic and maxillofacial bone tumors, and is considered a developing odontoma. Clinically, it predominantly manifests in the mandible, in frequent association with the lack of eruption of a tooth. In this article, the authors present a case of a 6 year old boy with the query of an unerupted primary mandibular tooth. Both the clinical examination and the subsequent investigation confirmed the diagnostic hypothesis of an AFO with subsequent impaction of the primary left mandibular second molar, which was displaced against the base of the mandible, and the tooth germ for the left mandibular second premolar positionedover the crown of the retained tooth.

Actualización en el Diagnóstico y Tratamiento del Fibroma Ameloblástico: Revisión Sistemática

El fibroma ameloblástico (FA) es una neoplasia benigna con potencial de recurrencia y transformación maligna que afecta los huesos maxilofaciales. Se analizaron casos recientes de FA para describir sus características clínicas y opciones de tratamiento. El objetivo de este estudio es mejorar la comprensión de esta enfermedad poco común y brindar información relevante para el diagnóstico y manejo de los pacientes. Se realizó una revisión de la literatura en busca de reportes de caso de FA publicados en los últimos 5 años. Después de eliminar duplicados, se seleccionaron 16 estudios para su análisis. Se recopilaron datos sociodemográficos, ubicación de la lesión, signos clínicos, hallazgos radiográficos y opciones de tratamiento. Los estudios incluidos en el análisis reportaron casos de FA en pacientes con edades entre 4 y 21 años. Se observó una ligera predominancia en hombres. La ubicación más común de la lesión fue la mandíbula posterior. Los signos clínicos más frecuentes fueron el aumento de volumen óseo y el dolor. Radiográficamente, se encontraron principalmente lesiones radiolúcidas multiloculares. El tratamiento más común fue la enucleación de la lesión. No se observaron recurrencias durante el seguimiento de los casos reportados. Los resultados coinciden con la literatura reciente, proporcionando información actualizada sobre el perfil clínico y radiográfico del FA. La enucleación se muestra como una opción efectiva de tratamiento. Estos hallazgos contribuyen al diagnóstico preciso y al manejo adecuado de los pacientes con FA, resaltando la importancia de comprender las características clínicas de esta neoplasia.

Ameloblastic fibroma (AF) is a benign neoplasm with the potential for recurrence and malignant transformation that affects the maxillofacial bones. Recent cases of AF were analyzed to describe their clinical characteristics and treatment options. The objective of this study is to enhance understanding of this rare disease and provide relevant information for the diagnosis and management of patients. A literature review was conducted to identify case reports of AF published in the past 5 years. After removing duplicates, 16 studies were selected for analysis. Sociodemographic data, lesion location, clinical signs, radiographic findings, and treatment options were collected. The included studies reported cases of AF in patients aged between 4 and 21 years. There was a slight male predominance. The most common location of the lesion was the posterior mandible. The most frequent clinical signs were increased bone volume and pain. Radiographically, predominantly multilocular radiolucent lesions were found. The most common treatment was lesion enucleation. No recurrences were observed during the follow-up of the reported cases. The results align with recent literature, providing updated information on the clinical and radiographic profile of AF. Enucleation emerges as an effective treatment option. These findings contribute to accurate diagnosis and appropriate management of patients with AF, highlighting the importance of understanding the clinical characteristics of this neoplasm.

Central Granular Cell Odontogenic Tumor: A Literature Review of Cases Reported in the Last 71 Years with a New Case Report / 中国医学科学杂志(英文版)

Central granular cell odontogenic tumors (CGCOTs) are rare, benign, slowly growing odontogenic neoplasms. Due to their uncertain histogenesis, CGCOTs are still not included as a distinct entity in the WHO classification (2017) of odontogenic tumors. We report a case of CGCOT involving the right side of maxillary anterior region of a 39-year-old white female. Immunohistochemical staining showed that granular cells positively expressed CD68 and vimentin, and negatively expressed S-100 protein. Meanwhile, we searched PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scopus databases to summary the clinico-pathological features of 51 reported cases of CGCOT. The results showed that the granular cells of 28.6% cases were immunopositive for vimentin and CD68, and odontogenic epithelial cells were positive immunoreactivity for cytokeratin. These findings reinforced the mesenchymal origin of granular cells and the odontogenic nature of epithelium islands.

Epithelial and Stromal Syndecan-1 roles on the biological behavior of Dentigerous cyst, Ameloblastoma and Ameloblastic Carcinoma

Background: Dentigerous cyst diagnosis is simple but several case reports have documented neoplastic changes arising from them. Ameloblastoma is a common benign Odontogenic tumor with an aggressive manner and a high rate of recurrence. Ameloblastic Carcinoma is the malignant counterpart of Ameloblastoma but usually difficult to be distinguished from each other’s. Hence, need for Immunohistochemical markers may help achievement of accurate diagnosis. Objectives: Evaluation of Epithelial and Stromal Syn1 expressions and their roles in tumorigenesis and biological behavior of Dentigerous cyst, Ameloblastoma and Ameloblastic Carcinoma. Methods: Tissue samples comprising of 54 archived histopathologically confirmed cases of (10 Dentigerous cysts, 29 Ameloblastomas and 15 Ameloblastic Carcinoma). The sections were subjected to Immunohistochemical staining according to a standard protocol using antibody to Syn1. Results: Stromal Syn1 expression was higher in Desmolpastic Ameloblastoma than other Conventional Ameloblastoma subtypes. Unicystic Ameloblastoma showed higher Stromal Syn1 than Dentigerous cyst. Ameloblastic Carcinoma showed the highest immune-reactivity to Stromal Syn1 than Conventional Ameloblastoma. While, Epithelial Syn1 immune-reactivity was weak. Conclusions: Desmoplastic Ameloblastoma behaves in a more aggressive manner than other subtypes.Stromal Syn1 are highly expressed in aggressive and malignant odontogenic tumors and could be used together as prognostic predictor tool for odontogenic tumors

Fibro-odontoma ameloblástico: reporte de un caso / Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma: a case report

Objetivo: Presentar el caso de una patología poco común como es el fibro-odontoma ameloblástico (FOA), su manejo interdisciplinario y su resolución quirúrgica. Caso clínico: En este reporte de caso describimos un FOA en una paciente de 10 años, ubicado en el cuerpo mandibular derecho, asociado a las raíces de molares temporales que generó la retención de premolares. Se realizó la enucleación completa de la lesión, exodoncia de los temporales asociados y se decidió mantener los dientes definitivos y esperar su erupción espontánea. Es importante considerar la posibilidad de mantener el diente retenido si este no dificulta la exéresis de la lesión, ya sea para su erupción espontánea o rescate ortodóntico, lo cual es posible observar en este caso en el que se aprecia una evolución intraósea favorable. Con respecto al seguimiento, se recomienda el control a largo plazo con el fin de controlar la erupción del órgano dentario o la aparición de posibles recidivas (AU)

Aim: To present a clinical case of a rare pathology, the ameloblastic fibro odontoma (AFO), its interdisciplinary management and its surgical resolution. Clinical case: In this case report we describe an AFO in a 10-years-old patient, localized in the right hand side of the body of the mandible, associated with the roots of temporary molars that generated the retention of the premolars. Complete enucleation of the lesion and the extraction of the associated temporary molars were performed. It was decided to keep the permanent teeth and to wait for their spontaneous eruption. It is important to consider the possibility of keeping the retained teeth if it does not hinder the excision of the lesion, either for its spontaneous eruption or orthodontic rescue, which is possible to see in this case, in which a favorable intraosseous evolution is appreciated. With regard to follow-up, long-term monitoring is recommended in order to control the eruption of the dental organ or the appearance of possible recurrences (AU)

Impactación dentaria por odontoma compuesto: reporte de caso y revisión de literatura / Dental impactation caused by odontoma: case report and literature review

Resumen Actualmente los odontomas son los tumores odontogénicos más frecuentes. Son considerados hamartomas, compuestos por células epiteliales odontogénicas y mesenquimatosas diferenciadas, y muestra tejidos dentales en su estructura. Se presenta una revisión de la literatura seguido por un reporte de caso de un odontoma compuesto en el maxilar inferior de un paciente de 13 años asociado a la inclusión del segundo molar inferior derecho (4.7). Se realizó la exéresis del tumor y la correspondiente biopsia para confirmar el diagnóstico.

Abstract At present time odontomas are the most common odontogenic tumors. They are hamartomas, composed of epithelial odontogenic and mesenchymal cells, presenting dental tissue in their structure. A literature review followed by a case report are presented. The case report presents a compound odontoma in the inferior maxillary of a 13-year-old patient, associated with the inclusion of the second right inferior molar (4.7). The exeresis followed by the biopsy of the tumor were performed to confirm the clinical diagnosis.

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in an unusual area of the maxilla: two case reports / Fibro-odontoma ameloblástico en una región inusual de los maxilares: reporte de dos casos

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a mixed odontogenic tumor, which has an epithelial and mesenchymal component. It can be observed in imaging tests as a radiomixed lesion, with some authors claiming it represents only the predecessor of an odontoma. Epidemiologically, it appears between the second and third decade of life, predominantly in males and with a predilection for the posterior area of the mandible. This lesion presents a good prognosis and it responds well to enucleation by curettage with a low rate of recurrence. In the present article, two cases of ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in an unusual region of the maxilla are presented.

El Fibro-odontoma ameloblástico (FOA), es una lesión tumoral mixta de origen odontogénico, el cual tiene un componente epitelial y mesenquimático. En su imagenología se observa como una lesión radiomixta, debido a que algunos autores afirman que este no es más que el predecesor de un odontoma. Epidemiológicamente, se presenta entre la segunda y tercera década de la vida, preferencia por sexo masculino y predilección por el área posterior de la mandíbula. Es una lesión de buen pronóstico que responde bien a la enucleación por curetaje con baja tasa de recidiva. En el presente artículo, se presentan dos casos de fibro-odontoma ameloblástico en una región inusual de los maxilares.

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)

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma in a 14 year old girl: A case report

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is a benign, epithelial odontogenic tumor with odontogenic mesenchyme having the histologic characteristics of both ameloblastic fibroma and complex odontoma. This report describes the case of a 14-year-old girl with AFO on the right posterior mandibular region that mimics complex odontoma on incisional biopsy due to the presence of atypical dentin- and cementum-like areas. On histological examination, sections of excisional biopsy showed odontogenic epithelial islands with embryonic connective tissue and decalcified sections showed atypical dentin with dentinal tubules and islands of cementum. These features led to the diagnosis of AFO.

Los odontomas y sus implicancias / Odontomas and their implications

La Organización Mundial de la Salud clasifica los odontomas como tumores odontogénicos benignos compuestos de epitelio odontogénico y ectomesénquima odontogénico con formación de tejido duro dental. Los odontomas, por definición, son lesiones habitualmente hamartomatosas que suelen encontrarse sobre dientes no erupcionados, compuestas de esmalte, dentina, pulpa y cemento en formas reconocibles de dientes (odontoma compuesto) o bien como una masa nudosa sólida (odontoma complejo). Algunos tumores constituyen una combinación de ambos tipos (es decir, no solo contienen estructuras múltiples de aspecto similar a un diente, sino también masas calcificadas de tejido dental dispuestas al azar). Estas lesiones se denominan odontomas complejos-compuestos. Otro tipo, el fibroodontoma ameloblástico, es un tumor infrecuente que contiene los componentes tisulares blandos del fibroma ameloblástico y los componentes de tejido duro del odontoma complejo (AU)

The World Health Organization classifies odontomas as a benign odontogenic tumor composed of odontogenic epithelium and odontogenic ectomesenchyma with dental hard tissue formation. Odontomas, by definition, are usually hamartomatous lesions, frequently found on unerupted teeth, composed of enamel, dentin, pulp and cement in recognizable forms of teeth (compound) or a solid knotty mass (complex). Some tumors constitute a combination of both types (i.e., they not only contain multiple structures similar in appearance to a tooth, but also calcified masses of dental tissue arranged at random). These lesions are called complex-compound odontomas. Another type, the ameloblastic fibro-odontoma, is an infrequent tumor that contains the soft tissue components of the ameloblastic fibroma and the hard tissue components of the complex odontoma (AU)

Ameloblastic Carcinoma: A Case Report And Update On Classification System Of Odontogenic Malignancies

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant lesion with characteristic behaviour that dictates a more aggressive surgical approach than that of a simple ameloblastoma. However, due to less number of cases reported till now in the literature and scarcity of documentations, reliable evidence of its biologic activity is currently unavailable. Because the lesion is usually found unexpectedly after an incisional biopsy of diagnosed case of Ameloblastoma or after the removal of a cyst, a guide to differential diagnosis is not usually useful. Most ameloblastic carcinomas are presumed to have arisen de novo with a few cases of malignant transformation of ameloblastomas. Although rare, these lesions have been known to metastasize, mostly to the regional lymph nodes or lungs. Here we reported a case of 62year old male and his clinical, radiographical and histological features has been discussed with an insight on the classification systems of odontogenic malignancies.

Sinonasal ameloblastic carcinoma in a 48-year-old Filipino male: A rare fortuity

OBJECTIVE@#To report a case of sinonasal ameloblastic carcinoma in a 48-year-old Filipino male & discuss its clinical manifestations, diagnosis, histopathology and possible treatment options.@*METHODS@#Design: Case Report, Setting: Tertiary Government Hospital, Patient: One@*RESULTS@#A 48-year-old Filipino male consulted at our OPD due to progressive right- sided nasal obstruction, rhinorrhea, hyposmia & intermittent controlled episodes of epistaxis for one year. On anterior & posterior rhinoscopy, a fleshy, soft tissue mass is seen in the nasal floor. On further examination with rigid nasal endoscopy, the same pink, fleshy, soft tissue mass was seen occupying entirely the right nasal floor with nasopharynx hardly to be visualized, and friable upon insinuation. A preoperative punch biopsy of the mass was done at our OPD revealing histologic features consistent with ameloblastoma. Contrast-enchanced computed tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses revealed a prominent soft tissue density mass lesion filling right sinonasal cavity. It is further noted the heterogenous characteristic of an isodense mass in the right nasal cavity enhancing from the nasopharyngeal area, with complete obstruction of the osteomeatal unit (OMU) and some lytic changes on the medial maxillary sinus wall however no bony changes noted on bilateral orbital floor and skull base. The mass was completely excised by medial maxillectomy via midfacial degloving. Final histopathologic studies showed islands of lace-like areas and nests of atypical odontogenic cells with central stellate reticulum, palisading columnar cells exhibiting reverse polarity and moderate mitotic activity with atypical mitotic figures present on two specimens labelled as "posterior nasal septal mass" & "nasopharyngeal mass".@*CONCLUSION@#Ameloblastic carcinoma is an uncommon entity of malignant odontogenic tumors that may originate de nova or from a benign ameloblastoma which exhibits malignant histologic features in the primary lesion and/or distant metastasis. On the other hand, malignant ameloblastoma exhibit benign histologic fea tures both for the primary and distant metastasis. This report depicted an uncommon case of ameloblastic carcinoma found extragnathically, that is in the sinonasal region. This is the second case of ameloblastic carcinoma of the sinonasal region documented in the Philippines. This case report might be a step on the ladder to generate more information regarding the biologic behavior of this entity and might ignite the enthusiasm in performing more evidence-based studies needed for its treatment as well as for its surveillance. Wide surgical resection, which is the treatment of choice, can pose challenge to otolaryngologist in the case of sinonasal ameloblastic carcinoma due to the surrounding vital structures present. Role of chemotherapy and radiotherapy is as yet conclusive due to very limited evidence- based studies available.

Peripheral Developing Odontoma or Peripheral Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma Erupting to Oral Cavity Case Report / Odontoma en Desarrollo Periférico o Fibro-Odontoma Ameloblástico Periférico Eruptando a Cavidad Oral Reporte de Caso

ABSTRACT: The appearance of mixed odontogenic tumors into the oral cavity is a rare event. It is considered that some mixed tumors are only a stage in the complete development of a hamartomatous formation such as ameloblastic fibroodontoma and odontoma. Both pathologies share in common cellular elements which at one point makes them indistinguishable from each other. We present the case of a 21 year old patient who showed a mandibular growth whose histological elements present characteristics of both pathologies. The treatment was surgical excision of the lesion. There were no complications or recurrences to periodic reevaluation.

RESUMEN: La aparición de tumores odontogénicos mixtos en la cavidad oral es un evento raro. Se considera que algunos tumores mixtos son solo una etapa en el desarrollo completo de una formación hamartomatosa como el fibro-odontoma ameloblástico y odontoma. Ambas patologías comparten elementos celulares comunes que en un punto los hacen indistinguibles entre sí. Presentamos el caso de un paciente de 21 años que mostró un crecimiento mandibular cuyos elementos histológicos presentan características de ambas patologías. El tratamiento fue la escisión quirúrgica de la lesión. No hubo complicaciones o recurrencias a la reevaluación periódica.

Ameloblastic Fibrosarcoma: A Case Report and Literature Review

Here is described a case of ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) affecting the posterior mandible of a woman who was treated surgically and recovered without signs of recurrence or metastasis after 12 years of follow-up. Tumor sections were immunostained for cell cycle, epithelial and mesenchymal markers. Immunohistochemical analysis evidenced high Ki-67 positivity in stromal cells (mean of 20.9 cells/High power field). Epithelial cells displayed strong positivity for p53, p63 and cytokeratin 19. In addition to the case report, a systematic review of current knowledge is presented on the AFS’s clinical-demographic features and prognostic factors. Based on the review, 88/99 cases were diagnosed as AFS, 9/99 as ameloblastic fibro-odontosarcoma and 2/99 as ameloblastic fibrodentinosarcoma. All these lesions displayed very similar clinical-demographic and prognostic features. Moreover, the review provided evidence that first treatment, regional metastasis, distant metastasis and local recurrence were significant prognostic values for malignant odontogenic mesenchymal lesions. Based on the findings, segregation among ameloblastic fibrosarcoma, ameloblastic fibrodentinosarcoma and ameloblastic fibro-odontosarcoma seems illogical, considering all these lesions have similar predilections and outcomes.

Resumo Aqui é descrito um caso de fibrossarcoma ameloblástico afetando região posterior da mandíbula de uma mulher. Após o tratamento, a paciente ficou livre da doença durante os 12 anos de acompanhamento. Foi realizado imunohistoquimica para marcadores epiteliais, mesenquimais e do ciclo celular. Além disso, uma revisão sistemática de literatura também foi realizada, na tentativa de descobrir as características clínico-demográficas e fatores prognósticos da lesão. 88/99 casos foram diagnosticados como fibrossarcoma ameloblastico, 9/99 como fibro-odontosarcoma ameloblastico e 2/99 como fibrodentinosarcoma ameloblastico. Todas estas lesões exibem características clínico-demográficas e prognósticos muito semelhantes. Além disso, esta revisão forneceu evidências de que primeiro tratamento, metástases regionais, metástases à distância e recorrência local são valores prognósticos significativos para lesões odontogênicas mesenquimais malignas. A análise imunohistoquímica demonstrou elevada marcação positiva em células do estroma para Ki-67 (média de 20,9 células /HPF). As células epiteliais exibiram forte marcação para p53, p63 e citoqueratina 19. A segregação entre fibrosarcoma ameloblastico, fibrodentinosarcoma ameloblastico e fibro-odontosarcoma ameloblastico é ilógica, uma vez que todas essas lesões têm predileções e resultados semelhantes.

Ameloblastic Carcinoma of Mandible: A Case Report.

Ameloblastic carcinoma is an uncommon malignant odontogenic tumor of jaws and is a highly aggressive tumor with rapid growth and also a high potential for distant metastasis. Th e most common site of occurrence is posterior mandible. Clinically, it is aggressive and has potential for local destruction. Th e majority of the cases arise de novo, while few cases arise from a pre-existing ameloblastoma. Th e radiological feature of the ameloblastic carcinoma is usually similar to that of ameloblastoma except for the presence of focal radiopacity, which apparently refl ects dystrophic calcifi cation. Herein, we report a case of ameloblastic carcinoma in the left mandible of a 60-year-old female patient.

Ameloblastic carcinoma of the maxilla: a report of two cases and a review of the literature

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a malignant form of ameloblastoma defined by histological evidence of malignancy in primary, recurrent, or metastatic tumor. Such a tumor is rare, and the maxilla is an unusual site. Due to its rarity, the characteristics of this tumor in the maxilla have not been well described. Case 1: A 55-year-old, ill-appearing Nigerian male presented to our center with left maxillary swelling of seven-year duration. The swelling had been slow-growing and painless until one year prior, when the growth became rapid and was coupled with severe pain. The swelling affected both oral function and facial esthetics, and the patient reported difficulty breathing. There was a maxillary, ulcerated swelling extending from teeth 12 to 18 and blocking the left nostril. The involved teeth were moderately mobile. Case 2: A 32-year-old male farmer presented with recurrent right maxillary swelling of six-year duration. Prior to this episode, he had undergone surgery for ameloblastoma (follicular type). The present swelling was fungating through the skin and protruding into the right nostril. Ameloblastic carcinoma is an aggressive odontogenic tumor that requires aggressive surgical treatment.

Spindle-cell ameloblastic carcinoma of the maxilla with adenoid cystic carcinoma-like areas: A new variant.

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare aggressive malignancy of odontogenic epithelial origin. The disease has been reported to afflict people over a wide range of age group without any sex predilection. It is characterized by rapid growth and destruction of overlying bones along with involvement of adjacent soft tissues. The overall prognosis of this cancer is poor despite radical surgery and radiotherapy. Owing to the rarity of this lesion, complete data on the biological behavior and response to different treatment modalities are still lacking. The authors hereby report a case of this uncommon tumor arising from left maxilla in a 60-year-old Indian male. Histopathological examination of the tumor showed foci of spindling intermixed with large areas of tumor cells arranged in cribriform pattern and having luminal eosinophilic material which was reminiscent of adenoid cystic carcinoma. A final diagnosis was achieved after immunohistochemical study. These unusual findings prompted this case report.

Ameloblastic Fibro-Odontoma: A Case Report.

Ameloblastic fibro-odontoma (AFO) is an uncommon benign odontogenic tumor with histologic features similar to that of ameloblastic fibroma, but with inductive changes that lead to the formation of enamel and dentin. Among the odontogenic tumors, the incidence varies from 0.3% to 1.7%, reaching 4.6% when only the cases of children are considered. AFO presents as a painless swelling mostly in the posterior portion of the maxilla or mandible. Radiographs show the radiolucent area containing various amounts of radiopaque material of irregular size and form. This case report describes AFO affecting the 21-year-old woman. The lesion was surgically excised, and no recurrence was observed on follow-up.

Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible.

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a highly malignant tumour and requires aggressive treatment. This case report describes an aggressive ameloblastic carcinoma that infiltrated the mandible. Mandibulectomy with right functional radical neck dissection and left supra omohyoid dissection was followed by primary reconstruction with a single free vascularised fibula flap. The post-operative course was uneventful. The 2 year regular follow up revealed no signs of recurrent tumour or metastasis. Future reporting of this rare condition is encouraged in lieu of limited information in its clinical course and prognosis.

Ameloblastic Fibrodentinoma: A 12 Years follow-up of a Rare Entity.

Ameloblastic fibrodentinoma (AFD), according to the WHO is a neoplasm similar to ameloblastic fibroma, but also showing inductive changes that lead to the formation of dentine. AFD is a very rare odontogenic mixed tumor and only <40 cases have been reported so far. The origin, like other mixed odontogenic tumors is from the odontogenic apparatus. Two schools of thought exist, one to consider it as a variant of ameloblastic fibroodontoma and the other categorize it as a separate entity. An AFD in an 1½-year-old male patient with 12-year follow-up after treatment is presented.