Introduction: Ameloblastoma is the most
common aggressive benign odontogenic tumor of the jaws. This kind
of tumor arises from dental embryonic remnants. Clinical case:
We report a case of acanthomatous ameloblastoma of the mandible
occurring in a 79-year-old male patient. Through this case, we describe
clinical and radiological findings in ameloblastoma, discuss different
variants of this tumor, and emphasize the histological diagnosis.
Discussion: Among the various types of aggressive benign
odontogenic tumors, acanthomatous ameloblastoma represents a subtype
of the solid multicystic ameloblastoma with specific microscopic
features. Its course is controversial. Conclusion:
Although the diagnosis of acanthomatous ameloblastoma is based on histologic
features, dentists and oral surgeons should consider this possibility
in patients with an aggressive tumoral process
