Anatomic classification of intraosseous ameloblastoma as a guide to surgical management

Citation
Dt. Arotiba et Jt. Arotiba, Anatomic classification of intraosseous ameloblastoma as a guide to surgical management, E AFR MED J, 75(7), 1998, pp. 406-410
Citations number
37
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL
ISSN journal
0012835X → ACNP
Volume
75
Issue
7
Year of publication
1998
Pages
406 - 410
Database
ISI
SICI code
0012-835X(199807)75:7<406:ACOIAA>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
This paper discusses current knowledge of the growth characteristics and bi ologic behaviour of the solid-multicystic ameloblastoma (classic intraosseo us ameloblastoma). The clinical prognostic factors that could influence sur gical treatment planning are highlighted. An anatomic classification that m ay serve as a guide to surgical management is proposed. We advocate that st rict adherence to these surgico-therapeutic guidelines and a uniform anatom ic classification would allow meaningful comparison of treatment outcomes r eported by surgeons from different parts of the world.