Author/Authors :
Kumar, Kiran Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology - Center for Dental Studies and Research - Muradnagar - Ghaziabad, India , Charan Shetty, Devi Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology - Center for Dental Studies and Research - Muradnagar - Ghaziabad, India , Wadhwan, Vijay Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology - Center for Dental Studies and Research - Muradnagar - Ghaziabad, India , Dhanapal, Raghu Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology - Center for Dental Studies and Research - Muradnagar - Ghaziabad, India , Preet Singh, Harkanwal Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology and Microbiology - Swami Devi Dyal Hospital and Dental College - Barwala - Panchkula - Haryana, India
Abstract :
Ameloblastomas are regarded as a homogeneous group of neoplasms with locally invasive character.
They generally do not show induction of dental hard tissue formation except in few cases. Biological
behavior and histogenesis of these tumors is still unexplored as there is lack of relevant studies and
long follow‑up of these patients. So, we aimed to report this rare case of dentinoameloblastoma
with unique presence of ghost cells in middle‑aged female involving maxilla with emphasis on its
biological behavior. We conclude that although histogenesis of this tumor is not clear but biological
potential is similar to conventional ameloblastoma requiring wider excision.
Keywords :
Ameloblastoma , biological potential , dentinoid , ghost cells
