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Clinical Features:
Ameloblastoma:
• Slow-growing, benign but locally aggressive tumor.
• Commonly occurs in the mandible, especially the molar-ramus area.
• Painless swelling or expansion of the jaw.
• Can cause tooth displacement and root resorption.
Odontogenic Keratocyst (OKC):
• Also known as keratocystic odontogenic tumor.
• Aggressive behavior with a high recurrence rate.
• Often asymptomatic, but may present as swelling or pain if infected.
• Commonly found in the posterior mandible, often associated with an impacted tooth.
Radiographic Features:
Ameloblastoma:
• Multilocular (soap bubble or honeycomb appearance) radiolucency.
• May present as unilocular radiolucency.
• Well-defined and corticated margins.
• Possible cortical bone expansion and perforation.
Odontogenic Keratocyst:
• Unilocular or multilocular radiolucency.
• Smooth, corticated margins.
• Tendency to grow along the length of the bone without significant expansion.
• Can be associated with an unerupted tooth.
Histopathological Features:
Ameloblastoma:
• Follicular pattern: Islands of odontogenic epithelium with peripheral palisading and reverse polarization.
• Plexiform pattern: Interconnected strands or cords of odontogenic epithelium.
• Stroma is typically fibrous and may contain cystic changes.
Odontogenic Keratocyst:
• Lined by a uniform layer of parakeratinized stratified squamous epithelium.
• Corrugated surface of the epithelial lining.
• Basal layer is palisaded and hyperchromatic.
• Cyst wall often contains daughter cysts or epithelial rests.
Treatment:
Ameloblastoma:
• Surgical resection with wide margins to prevent recurrence.
• Options include enucleation with curettage, marginal resection, or segmental resection depending on the size and location.
• Close long-term follow-up due to potential for recurrence.
Odontogenic Keratocyst:
• Enucleation with or without adjunctive therapies (Carnoy’s solution, liquid nitrogen cryotherapy).
• Marsupialization or decompression followed by enucleation for large lesions.
• Long-term follow-up due to high recurrence rate.
References:
1. Kitisubkanchana, J., Reduwan, N. H., Poonsawat, S., Pornprasertsuk-Damrongsri, S., & Wongchuensoontorn, C. (2020). Odontogenic keratocyst and ameloblastoma: Radiographic evaluation. Oral Radiology, 37(1), 55-65. https://lnkd.in/eqEgmJ4M
2. Neville, B. W., Damm, D. D., Allen, C. M., & Chi, A. C. (2015). Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology (4th ed.). Saunders.
3. Miloro, M., Ghali, G. E., Larsen, P. E., & Waite, P. (Eds.). (2022). Peterson’s Principles of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (4th ed.). Springer.
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