Peripheral Ameloblastoma

Abstract

Peripheral ameloblastomas are rare odontogenic tumors presenting as tumoral masses, erythematous plaques, or papillary lesions on the attached gingiva. This study reviews the demographic, clinical, and microscopic features of 8 previously unreported cases. One patient had two separate peripheral ameloblastomas, one 7 years after the first in the opposite side and arch. The cases match those described previously with respect to age, gender, location, and radiographic and microscopic features. Because recurrence has been reported and second primary sites may be found, periodic follow-up is recommended after conservative surgical removal.

Granular cell — Peripheral ameloblastoma: a rare variant

“…Since then Redman et al [7] reviewed and reported four additional cases. Seven cases were reported by Guraol and Burkes [8], one case by Califano et al [9] two cases by Orsini et al [10] …”

Delayed soft tissue recurrence after treatment of ameloblastoma in a black African: Case report and review of the literature

“…While the peripheral type is rare, they can be primary or secondary soft tissue tumours. The secondary tumours appear after attempted surgical removal (Gurol and Burkes, 1995). In sub-Saharan Africa, solid/multicystic types are more frequent than the unicystic type.…”

Metastasizing granular cell ameloblastoma

“…[6] Peripheral ameloblastomas are rare. [7] They are either primary or secondary soft tissue tumors, the latter appearing after operations. Radiologically, ameloblastomas present as unilocular or multilocular translucencies.…”