IJSR International Journal of Scientific Research 2277 - 8179 Indian Society for Health and Advanced Research ijsr-7-4-15117 Original Research Paper Benign Ameloblastoma: A Case Report Of Soft Tissue Recurrence Chandra Dr. Dr Taniya Thomas Dr. April 2018 7 4 01 02 ABSTRACT

Ameloblastoma is a rare odontogenic neoplasm of the mandible and maxilla, with multiple histologic variants, and high recurrence rates if improperly treated. Unicysticameloblastomas are a rare variant which usually occur in younger populations. They are characterized by slow growth and being relatively locally aggressive, with the main site of origin being the posterior portion of the mandible.