Keratoameloblastoma of the mandible

Keratoameloblastoma of the mandible

Abstract Introduction Keratoameloblastoma is an extremely rare odontogenic tumor, as only 18 cases have been reported in the literature. Case report The authors report a case of keratoameloblastoma in a 32-year-old woman and review the literature concerning the clinical features, radiological appear...

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Veröffentlicht in:European annals of otorhinolaryngology, head and neck diseases head and neck diseases, 2017-05, Vol.134 (3), p.205-206
Hauptverfasser: Anajar, S, Lakhbal, A, Abada, R, Mahtar, M
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adult
Ameloblastoma
Ameloblastoma - diagnosis
Ameloblastoma - surgery
Diagnosis, Differential
Female
Humans
Keratin
Keratins
Mandible
Mandibular Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mandibular Neoplasms - surgery
Odontogenic tumor
Otolaryngology
Radiography, Panoramic
Reconstructive Surgical Procedures
Treatment Outcome
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Zusammenfassung:Abstract Introduction Keratoameloblastoma is an extremely rare odontogenic tumor, as only 18 cases have been reported in the literature. Case report The authors report a case of keratoameloblastoma in a 32-year-old woman and review the literature concerning the clinical features, radiological appearance, histopathological findings and treatment options. Discussion Keratoameloblastoma is a rare tumor observed more frequently in males (sex ratio: 3:1) characterized by extensive keratin production in odontogenic islets and fibrous stroma.
ISSN:1879-7296
1879-730X
DOI:10.1016/j.anorl.2016.12.002