Management of Ameloblastoma with Different Imaging Modalities

Abstract

genic tumour. The most common occurrence sites are the mandibular molar and ramus regions. Etymologically, it is derived from the words “amel” which means enamel and “blastos” which means germ or bud. Ameloblastoma with aggressive potential shows local invasion and a high recurrence rate. The classification of ameloblastoma has changed in 2017. The classification of head and neck tumours according to the World Health Organization is shown in Table 1. While making this new classification, the World Health Organization has taken into account the fact that the “cystic” term confuses with the “unicystic”. Besides, the “ameloblastoma” pattern is easily recognizable and specific to conventional ameloblastoma, therefore “solid/multicystic” term has been removed from terminology.1 The exact aetiology has not been established, but some factors such as irritation after tooth extraction, tooth decay, trauma, inflammation, gene mutations, and nutritional disorders are considered. It arises more often in male and African origin people. Although it can be seen in 3 80-year-olds, the average age is 40 years. It is rarely seen before 20 years of age.2