Ameloblastic carcinoma: case report and literature review.
Faculty of Dentistry, Laval University, Cité universitaire, Ste-
Foy, Quebec. Journal (Canadian Dental Association) (Impact
Factor: 0.62). 11/2003; 69(9):573-6. Source: PubMed  ABSTRACT
Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare malignant lesion with
characteristic histologic features and behaviour that dictates a
more aggressive surgical approach than that of a simple
ameloblastoma. However, reliable evidence of its biologic
activity is currently unavailable due to the scarcity of well-
documented cases. It occurs primarily in the mandible in a wide
range of age groups; no sex or race predilection has been noted.
It may present as a cystic lesion with benign clinical features
or as a large tissue mass with ulceration, significant bone
resorption and tooth mobility. Because the lesion is usually
found unexpectedly after an incisional biopsy or the removal of
a cyst, a guide to differential diagnosis is not usually useful.
The identifying features of ameloblastic