Metastasizing ameloblastoma: A case report

  • Chandrahas Ramesh Godbole MIMER Medical college, Talegaon Dabhade,Pune
  • Smita Pathak
Keywords: Ameloblastoma, Lymph Node, Metastasis, Odontogenic Tumor

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is the most common odontogenic tumor, but the incidence of its metastasis is low. We report a case of recurrent ameloblastoma metastasizing to the cervical lymph node. This patient presented with a radiolucent cystic lesion in the left mandibular region. Segmental mandibulectomy along with cervical lymph node dissection was performed. Histopathological features revealed an ameloblastoma with single lymph node metastasis. The patient had two previous instances of lesion at same site which were diagnosed to be ameloblastoma on histopathology. Metastasizing ameloblatomas are different from ameloblastic carcinomas and lymph node metastasis is especially rare. The case is presented as it exhibits this peculiar feature.

Author Biography

Chandrahas Ramesh Godbole, MIMER Medical college, Talegaon Dabhade,Pune
Associate Professor ,Dept.of Pathology,MIMER Medical college, Talegaon Dabhade, Pune

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Published
2015-07-08
Section
Case Reports