Abstract
Background: Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumour of epithelial origin that mainly affects the jaw, and less commonly the maxilla. It presents as an asymptomatic slow-growing tumor. Despite being a benign tumor, it has an invasive behaviour with a high rate of recurrence.
Objective: The purpose of the study was to find out the demographic profile of ameloblastomas in the region of North Karnataka.
Methods: Ours is a retrospective study, obtaining data from private clinics in North Karnataka. The details recorded were age, gender, site, histopathological variant, type of treatment, complications and recurrence.
Results: Details of 50 cases could be retrieved. Males were predominant (32 cases; 64%). The mean age was 38.40 years. All the cases were located in posterior mandible. After surgery 5 cases (10%) had history of recurrence.
Conclusion: Ameloblastoma is one of the most commonest odontogenic tumour, with recurrence potential if not treated properly.
Keywords: Ameloblastoma, Segmental resection, Odontogenic tumors, Recurrence.
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Corresponding Author
Dr Kavitha B
Reader, Department of Oral Pathology & Microbiology, S.B. Patil Dental College & Hospital, Bidar, Karnataka
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v6i11.154
