Peripheral ameloblastoma: Case report and literature review

Authors

Anna Cappell Cooper BA, Columbia University Medical Center College of Dental MedicineFollow
Daria Vasilyeva DDS, Columbia University Medical Center College of Dental MedicineFollow
Khanh Trinh DMD, Columbia University Medical Center College of Dental MedicineFollow
Elizabeth Philipone DMD, Columbia University Medical Center College of Dental MedicineFollow

Keywords

peripheral ameloblastoma, odontogenic tumor, benign oral tumor

Abstract

Peripheral ameloblastoma is a benign, painless, and slow-growing odontogenic tumor, which commonly affects gingival soft tissues or edentulous alveolar areas. Peripheral ameloblastoma is typically found during the 5th to 7th decades of life, with a mean patient age of 52 years, and exhibits a male predilection. Histopathology features are consistent with those of conventional ameloblastoma. The treatment of choice is conservative surgical excision with minimal disease-free margins and appropriate follow-up.

Recommended Citation

Cappell Cooper, Anna BA; Vasilyeva, Daria DDS; Trinh, Khanh DMD; and Philipone, Elizabeth DMD (2024) "Peripheral ameloblastoma: Case report and literature review," The New York State Dental Journal: Vol. 90: No. 3, Article 7.
Available at: https://commons.ada.org/nysdj/vol90/iss3/7