Shashikanth, M CNeetha, M CAli, I MShambulingappa, P2009-05-282009-05-282007-10-17Shashikanth MC, Neetha MC, Ali IM, Shambulingappa P. Desmoplastic ameloblastoma in the maxilla: a case report and review of literature. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2007 Oct-Dec; 18(4): 214-7http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/5137718 references.Desmoplastic ameloblastoma (DA) is a rare variant of ameloblastoma (AM). The location of this lesion, its histology and radiological features differ from those of conventional AM. We report a case of DA in the canine / premolar region of the left maxilla of a 32-year-old woman and present a brief review of the literature. Radiographically, it had a mixed radiolucent / radiopaque appearance with ill-defined margins. Histologically, the tumor was characterized by extensive stromal desmoplasia and small tumor islands of odontogenic epithelium in the stroma, along with a few areas of reactive bone formation. The tumor was treated by partial maxillectomy and the patient was disease free after 1 year.engAdultAmeloblastoma --diagnosisBicuspid --pathologyCuspid --pathologyDental Arch --pathologyFemaleFollow-Up StudiesHumansMaxillary Neoplasms --diagnosisCase Reports