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Ameloblastomas and odontogenic cysts of the mandible - comparative analysis based on clinical, radiological and morphological material of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
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Abstract
Material and methods: The study group comprised 51 patients with extensive cystic tumours of the mandible including 31 odontogenic cysts and 20 ameloblastomas. Odontogenic cysts were found in 20 male patients aged 10 to 81, and 11 female subjects aged 10 to 66 years. Ameloblastomas were diagnosed in 10 men aged 19 to 72, and 10 women aged 27 to 80 years. The clinical, radiological, and histological features of the odontogenic cysts and ameloblastomas were analysed. Histological preparations were imaged microscopically, and classified according to patterns recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Conclusions: The study and a meticulous comparative analysis have demonstrated similarities in the clinical and radiological features of odontogenic cysts and ameloblastomas. Differential diagnosis is based on their histological patterns.
Abstract
Material and methods: The study group comprised 51 patients with extensive cystic tumours of the mandible including 31 odontogenic cysts and 20 ameloblastomas. Odontogenic cysts were found in 20 male patients aged 10 to 81, and 11 female subjects aged 10 to 66 years. Ameloblastomas were diagnosed in 10 men aged 19 to 72, and 10 women aged 27 to 80 years. The clinical, radiological, and histological features of the odontogenic cysts and ameloblastomas were analysed. Histological preparations were imaged microscopically, and classified according to patterns recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Conclusions: The study and a meticulous comparative analysis have demonstrated similarities in the clinical and radiological features of odontogenic cysts and ameloblastomas. Differential diagnosis is based on their histological patterns.
Keywords
ameloblastoma; cyst; mandible; differential diagnosis
About this articleTitle
Ameloblastomas and odontogenic cysts of the mandible - comparative analysis based on clinical, radiological and morphological material of the Department of Maxillofacial Surgery, Medical University of Silesia, Katowice
Journal
Chirurgia Polska (Polish Surgery)
Issue
Pages
212-217
Published online
2008-02-12
Bibliographic record
Chirurgia Polska 2007;9(4):212-217.
Keywords
ameloblastoma
cyst
mandible
differential diagnosis
Authors
Daria Wziątek-Kuczmik
Joanna Radzioch
Jacek Pająk
Iwona Niedzielska
Jan Drugacz
