JNDA Vol. 11 No. 2 (July - December 2010) |
Unicystic ameloblastoma – use of Carnoy’s solution after enucleation |
Pant N, Shrestha S, KC K |
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Abstract |
Aims & Objective: The aim of this study was to review a consecutive series of unicystic ameloblastoma with particular reference to prevalence of the different histological subtypes, and to evaluate the effectiveness of a specific conservative surgical treatment regime involving the use of Carnoy’s solution. Materials and methods: 20 case of unicystic ameloblastoma were reviewed where the patients had undergone surgical enucleation of the cystic lining, followed by application of Carnoy’s solution on 18 of the patients. Results: 90% of the cases were seen in mandible especially in the posterior region. 90% of the cases were classified under Ackermann’s type 3 unicystic ameloblastoma. Recurrence of ameloblastoma after treatment was recorded in 10% of the cases. Conclusion: Use of Carnoy’s solution after enucleation of unicystic ameloblastoma with mural envasion results in recurrence rate lower than currently published figures and may be suggested as a standard treatment for unicystic ameloblastoma. |
Keywords |
Unicystic ameloblastoma, Carnoy’s Solution, Enucleation |