BRITO, F. G. B.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/9305638224149363; BRITO, Fabiola Gabriellen de Barros.
Résumé:
Unicystic ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor that affects mainly young patients
and usually involves the posterior region of the mandible. In this article, we report on
the case a 12-year-old girl presenting with an 8-month history of facial swelling in her
lower right quadrant. Radiographic examination revealed a unilocular radiolucent
lesion extending from the body of the mandible through to the angle and ascending
ramus. An incisional biopsy was performed and a diagnosis of luminal unicystic
ameloblastoma was made based on clinicopathological features. The lesion was
treated in two stages, namely an initial conservative approach via decompression and
subsequent excision. The patient has been followed-up for 6 months without clinical
and radiographic evidence of recurrence. In conclusion, conservative timely
intervention combined with a conservative surgical approach has proven efficacious in
the treatment of ameloblastoma in this young patient.