What is Acanthomatous ameloblastoma?

Acanthomatous ameloblastoma is a common tumor arising from rests of odontogenic epithelium in the submucosa and periodontal ligament of the oral cavity. These tumors are locally invasive and destructive, resulting in lysis of alveolar bone and loss of teeth.

How is Acanthomatous ameloblastoma treated?

The most curative treatment of choice for acanthomatous ameloblastoma is the surgical excision. However, surgery can be declined owing to health problems or due to cosmetic defects.

How long can a dog live with Acanthomatous ameloblastoma?

The effect of tumor size on progression-free survival rate reported in this paper supports the need for early diagnosis and treatment of these tumors. A 1984 study reported a median survival of 37 mo in 39 dogs with acanthomatous epulides treated with orthovoltage radiation (10).

What is Acanthomatous Epulis?

• Acanthomatous epulis (peripheral ameloblastoma or acanthomatous ameloblastoma) Fibromatous and ossifying epulides are solitary, non-invasive tumors, though they can grow quite large. These tumors are benign, and complete surgical excision is curative.

Is ameloblastoma curable?

Ameloblastoma treatment usually includes surgery to remove the tumor. Ameloblastoma often grows into the nearby jawbone, so surgeons may need to remove the affected part of the jawbone. An aggressive approach to surgery reduces the risk that ameloblastoma will come back.

Is ameloblastoma fatal?

Mortality in ameloblastoma is a rare occurrence. Reported cases of mortality have attributed it to metastasis or/and malignant changes of the lesion, especially during a protracted course.

Should epulis be removed?

Acanthomatous epulis: Surgical removal is always recommended in these cases. Some may even require a procedure called a hemi-mandibulectomy (partial removal of lower jaw) or hemi-maxillectomy (partial removal of the upper jaw). Radiation is also considered a viable treatment option if the epulis is considered small.

What causes an epulis?

Fibrous epulis, a type of inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia of the gingiva, is a relatively common tumorlike lesion. The possible origin is the periosteum and the periodontal ligament. Factors that lead to its development are local irritations such as poor-quality dental restorations, dental plaque, and calculus.