Unicystic ameloblastoma: A case report

Abstract

Ameloblastoma the most common aggressive benign odontogenic tumor of the jaw is categorized broadly into three biologic variants: cystic (uni-cystic), solid, and peripheral. Although the histology suggests that cystic ameloblastoma follow a biologically low-grade course, recent evidence suggests that they may often behave clinically as biologically aggressive tumors. This is supported by the high incidence of cortical perforation, tooth resorption, lesion size, bony destruction, and a high rate of recurrence after simple enucleation. Few cases with malignant change & distant metastasis have been reported. It is seen in all age group but the lesion is mostly diagnosed in the third and fourth decades of life.