Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible: A case report with a review of the literature

Abstract

Ameloblastic carcinoma is an uncommon and aggressive malignancy of odontogenic origin, distinguished by unique histological characteristics. It typically necessitates a more extensive surgical intervention compared to ameloblastoma. It predominantly affects the mandible and is observed across a broad age range. Accounting for approximately 1% of all jaw cysts and tumors, it is considered the most common and clinically significant odontogenic tumor. Selective regional lymph node dissection should be undertaken during neck dissection, and adequate time should be allowed before reconstructing the post-resection defect to address the possibility of tumor recurrence. In our case, we performed a supraomohyoid neck dissection for one such case reported to our department, followed by a successful reconstruction of the mandible with the reconstruction plate.