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Unicystic ameloblastoma of the mandible.

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Abstract
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Unicystic ameloblastoma refers to those cystic lesions that show clinical, radiographic or gross features of a jaw cyst but on histologic examination show a typical ameloblastomatous epithelium lining the cyst cavity, with or without luminal and/or mural tumor proliferation unicystic ameloblastoma is a less encountered variant of the ameloblastoma and believed to be less aggressive. As this tumor shows considerable similarities with dentigerous cysts, both clinically and radiographically the biologic behaviour of this tumor group was reviewed. Moreover, recurrence of unicystic ameloblastoma may be long delayed and a long-term post-operative follow up is essential for proper management of these patients. Here we are presenting a case of unicystic ameloblastoma in a 18 year old female patient.

Year of Publication
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2011
Journal
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Journal of oral and maxillofacial pathology : JOMFP
Volume
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15
Issue
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2
Number of Pages
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228-31
ISSN Number
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0973-029X
URL
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http://www.jomfp.in/article.asp?issn=0973-029X;year=2011;volume=15;issue=2;spage=228;epage=231;aulast=Gupta
DOI
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10.4103/0973-029X.84511
Short Title
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J Oral Maxillofac Pathol
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