Unicystic Ameloblastoma of the Mandible– Report of Two Cases with Review of Literature

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is classified into solid/multicystic, extraosseous/peripheral, desmoplastic and unicystic types based on the clinical appearance by WHO (2003). Unicystic ameloblastoma is the 2nd and far less frequent growth pattern seen in intra-osseous ameloblastoma. It tends to occur in younger population and constitutes approximately 6% of ameloblastomas with no sexual or racial predilection. Here in, reporting 2 cases of cystic ameloblastoma in the mandible, in varying age groups.

Keywords

• odontogenic neoplasm
• intra-cystic ameloblastoma
• benign tumor
• cystogenic ameloblastoma
• enucleation ud