Unicystic Ameloblastoma – Cyst or Tumour

K. A Shankar¹,  P. Sai Krishna², E. Rajesh³, N. Anitha⁴

¹Dept of Oral pathology. Tagore Dental College and Hospital Rathnimangalam, Chennai ²Dept of Oral Pathology. Tagore Dental College and Hospital, Rathnimangalam, Chennai ³Dept of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-600100 ⁴Dept of Oral Pathology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, Bharath University, Chennai-600100  

Abstract: One of the most common and significant tumour of odontogenic origin affecting the jaws is ameloblastoma. Even though it is considered a benign tumour, in certain cases it can lead to significant morbidity and even lead to mortality. A distinct yet less frequent type of ameloblastoma which resembles a cyst more than a tumour is Unicystic ameloblastoma (UCA), which has characteristic histopathological, clinical and radiographic features. A review of the literature is presented to help better understand the various types of UCA with a view to proper management

Keywords: Unicystic; Ameloblastoma; Cyst; Tumour

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