A possible case of ameloblastoma in an adult male from the early 20th century Coimbra, Portugal

Gonzalez, Claudina; González Garrido, Laura; Ramos, Rosa C.; Wasterlain, Sofia N.

A possible case of ameloblastoma in an adult male from the early 20th century Coimbra, Portugal

Authors

Gonzalez, Claudina

González Garrido, Laura

Ramos, Rosa C.

Wasterlain, Sofia N.

Publisher

Elsevier Inc

Description

Objective: This article discusses the differential diagnosis of an unusual lesion found in the mandible of an adult male individual (late 19th to early 20th century). Materials: A cranium from the Identified Skulls Collection Escolas Médicas of the University of Coimbra, Portugal. Methods: Macroscopic analysis, conventional radiography. Results: Macroscopically, a conspicuous osteolytic lesion was identified in the middle vestibular area of the mandible. The conventional radiography examination revealed a multilocular and non-expansive lesion, with undefined contours and irregular walls. Conclusions: These characteristics are compatible with a benign lesion, possibly an ameloblastoma or an odontogenic keratocyst. Significance: The present work contributes substantially to the knowledge of the development of cystic and tumour lesions in the past and generates a broader body of knowledge about these lesions. Limitations: Destructive methods were not authorized. Suggestions for Further Research: In the future, computed tomography scans and 3D reconstruction analysis, not performed in the current study, may add new and valuable information.
Fil: Gonzalez, Claudina. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Antropología de Córdoba. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Filosofía y Humanidades. Instituto de Antropología de Córdoba; Argentina
Fil: González Garrido, Laura. Universidad de León; España
Fil: Ramos, Rosa C.. Centro Hospitalar E Universitário de Coimbra; Portugal
Fil: Wasterlain, Sofia N.. Universidad de Coimbra; Portugal