Desmoplastic ameloblastoma

Abstract

The most common odontogenic neoplasm, it accounts for only 1% of all jaw tumors. A variant of Ameloblastoma- Desmoplastic type is known for its unique features and propensity to recur. A 44 year old male patient, report with a swelling in anterior part of lower jaw. Radiograph reveals a mixed radiopaque and radiolucent lesion. Histopathology shows features of Desmoplastic ameloblastoma.

Keywords

• Ameloblastoma
• desmoplastic
• recurrence