Unicystic ameloblastoma of the mandible.
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The aim of this work was to describe a case of unicystic ameloblastoma located in the left posterior mandibular body and angle of a 14-year-old Caucasian male. The tumour was described at clinical and histological level; moreover, its histopathological phenotype was depicted. Finally, the problems of differential diagnosis with odontogenic or congenital cyst and the most appropriate therapeutic procedures are discussed.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- In vivo
دوره 25 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011