Clinico-Radiological And Histopathological Correlation Of 56 Cases Of Ameloblastoma: A 10 Years Retrospective Analysis

Abstract

Background- Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor that often develops in the jawbone. There have only been a few of studies
done on Asians that compare the biological behavior of the several histological types of this tumor based on where they develop.
The goals of this study were to (1) evaluate the prevalence and distribution of jawbone ameloblastoma in the Indian population, and
(2) investigate the potential for regional and behavioral differences in ameloblastoma histology.
Materials and Methods: Patients who visited the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology's outpatient clinic had their medical
records and imaging studies examined. Histopathologically verified instances of ameloblastoma were reviewed, together with the
clinical and radiological histories of 56 additional cases.
Results: Ages averaged 36.50 years. In most cases, patients reported experiencing edema. The posterior mandible was the typical target
of the attacks. In excess of 64% of instances, radiographs revealed a multilocular appearance. Soap bubbles were the most often seen
radiographic pattern. Ameloblastoma often took the shape of a plexiform or unicystic tumor. Some cases of desmoplastic
ameloblastoma are very aggressive and affect the anterior mandible more often than other sites.