Follicular Ameloblastoma: A Case Report

An ameloblastoma is benign and locally aggressive an odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin. Histologically it resembles the epithelial odontogenic apparatus, such as enamel organ and dental lamina, in some respects; however, the detailed mechanism of oncogenesis, cytodifferentiation, and tumor progression remains unknown. This tumor comprises about 1% of tumors and cysts arising in the jaws. Because of its slow-growing nature, there is often a delay in the diagnosis. Treatment decisions for ameloblastoma are based on the individual patient situation and the best judgment of the surgeon. This case report describes a case of an ameloblastoma in the mandible, which radiographically appeared as a multilocular radiolucency and histologically was predominantly follicular with a few plexiform areas.