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Title: Radiographic diagnosis of Ameloblastoma of the jaw in a 20yr old female in a Rural Setting

Authors: Achebe Cosmas Chijioke, Adesiyun Olusola Abidemi, Adeniyi Augustine Adebayo, Aremu Issa Babatunde, Ukperi Samson Onoriose, Bakare Adewunmi

 DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7i6.47

Abstract

Introduction

Amenoblastoma is an odontogenic epithelial benign tumor. In the jaw the mandible is the commonest site of predilection in about 99.1%.1,2 It makes up about 1% of all tumors in Europe but commoner in blacks (African males about 0.3%). A slightly higher male predominance is documented.3 A peak age of 30-40 yrs is known though can occur at any age group and commonly in the younger age in blacks.4It has over the years posed a great challenge to the radiologist and plastic surgeon. An atypical presentation in a 20yr old female is presented here.

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Corresponding Author

Adeniyi Augustine Adebayo

Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Afe Babalola University/ Federal Teaching Hospital, Ido Ekiti, Nigeria