Peripheral ameloblastoma with dystrophic calcification: An unusual feature in non-calcifying odontogenic tumors

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Abstract

Peripheral ameloblastoma is a rare extraosseous counterpart of central ameloblastoma that occurs in soft tissues and may cause bone crest resorption. This study reports a peripheral ameloblastoma on the buccal gingiva of a 56-year-old man, which presented extensive squamous metaplasia areas, keratinization and dystrophic calcifications in the neoplastic islands. It is emphasized the need of a detailed imaging study and a long follow-up period to exclude bone involvement whenever peripheral ameloblastoma diagnosis is considered.

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Lascane, N. A. da S., Sedassari, B. T., de Abreu Alves, F., Helena Cury Gallottini, M., & De Sousa, S. C. O. M. (2014). Peripheral ameloblastoma with dystrophic calcification: An unusual feature in non-calcifying odontogenic tumors. Brazilian Dental Journal, 25(3), 253–256. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-6440201300024

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