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Ameloblastic carcinoma containing melanocyte and melanin pigment in the mandible: a case report and review of the literature.

Uzüm N, Akyol G, Asal K, Köybaşioğlu A

Gazi Universitesi Tip Fakültesi, Patoloji Anabilim Dali, Ankara, Turkey. nuketuzum@yahoo.com

A case of ameloblastic carcinoma containing melanocyte and melanin in a 66-year-old male with swelling and an ulcerating firm mass in the left submandibular region is presented. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy. The current histopathological diagnosis and management are discussed.

Published 5 October 2005 in J Oral Pathol Med, 34(10): 618-20.
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