Abstract :
Basal cell ameloblastoma is an uncommon histological variant of ameloblastoma, characterised by basaloid epithelial cells with minimal peripheral palisading, often mimicking other basaloid neoplasms. We report a case of a 64-year-old male presenting with a five-year history of swelling in the anterior mandible. Radiographic assessment including orthopantomography and computed tomography revealed a well-demarcated intraosseous lesion in the symphyseal region. A definitive diagnosis was established through histopathological examination, confirming basal cell ameloblastoma. Due to its rarity and histopathological overlap with malignancies such as basal cell carcinoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma, accurate diagnosis necessitates comprehensive clinicopathological correlation. Given the limited data on its biological behaviour, long-term follow-up is advised.
Keyword :
Basal cell ameloblastoma, Histological variant, Basal cell carcinoma