RADIOLOGIC FEATURES OF DESMOPLASTIC VARIANT OF AMELOBLASTOMA

Desmoplastic variant of ameloblastoma is a newly described variant cha racterized by unique histologic and radiographic features. This study reviews and analyzes the clinical and radiographic features of 15 case s of desmoplastic variant of ameloblastoma (14 cases from the literatu re and one case from our files). Desmoplastic variant of ameloblastoma shows a predilection for the maxilla and has a tendency to occur in t he anterior region of the mandible and maxilla. Radiographically, almo st all desmoplastic variant of ameloblastomas exhibit a mixed radioluc ent-radiopaque appearance. Most show poorly defined or diffused border s and are mistakenly diagnosed as fibro-osseous lesions.