Ameloblastoma of the follicular, plexiform, and acanthomatous type in the maxillary sinus: a case report

Quintessence Int. 2003 Apr;34(4):311-4.

Abstract

The ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. Histopathologically, it occurs in six patterns: plexiform, follicular, acanthomatous, granular cell, basal cell, and desmoplastic type. This report presents a rare case of an ameloblastoma in the maxillary sinus that consists of three types: follicular, plexiform, and acanthomatous. The diagnostic procedure, surgical therapy, and follow-up findings are described and discussed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ameloblastoma / pathology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology*