Study of Ameloblastoma Variants in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Adebiyi Kehinde E, Ugboko Vincent I, Omoniyi-Esan Ganiat O, Ndukwe Kizito C, Oginni Fadekemi O
Primary Institution: Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife, Nigeria
Hypothesis
To establish the relative incidence and provide clinico-pathologic information on the various histological types of ameloblastoma.
Conclusion
The study provides baseline data on variants of ameloblastoma in a suburban Nigerian population, which is significant for pathologists and clinicians.
Supporting Evidence
- Follicular ameloblastoma was the most common type, accounting for 64.9% of cases.
- The study analyzed 77 cases of ameloblastoma diagnosed over a 15-year period.
- Ameloblastoma occurred predominantly in the mandible, with 93% of cases located there.
Takeaway
This study looked at different types of a jaw tumor called ameloblastoma in Nigeria to help doctors understand them better.
Methodology
Clinico-pathologic data on 77 histologically diagnosed cases of ameloblastoma were obtained and analyzed descriptively over a 15-year period.
Limitations
The assessment of predominant histological pattern may be subject to sampling error due to the nature of biopsy specimens.
Participant Demographics
The study included patients aged 11 to 70 years, with a peak incidence in the 3rd decade of life.
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