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Unicystic ameloblastoma can present as a cystic lesion in the mandible of elderly edentulous patients, despite typically occurring in younger demographics. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To report a case of unicystic ameloblastoma in an elderly edentulous patient and highlight the diagnostic considerations for similar cystic lesions.

June 11, 2026Case Reports in DentistryOpen Access

A Rare Presentation of Unicystic Ameloblastoma in an Elderly Edentulous Patient

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To report a case of unicystic ameloblastoma in an elderly edentulous patient and highlight the diagnostic considerations for similar cystic lesions.
Case report on a 78-year-old edentulous female patient
Diagnosis based on clinical and histopathological examination
The lesion was identified as a luminal type of unicystic ameloblastoma
The cystic lesion was located in the left posterior region of the mandible
Diagnosis emphasizes the need to consider unicystic ameloblastoma in elderly patients with cystic jaw lesions

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Case report reveals luminal unicystic ameloblastoma in an elderly female, suggesting careful diagnosis in similar patients.

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Baral et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2a50e080c8f91e7f39d547 https://doi.org/10.1155/crid/1622928

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A Rare Presentation of Unicystic Ameloblastoma in an Elderly Edentulous Patient

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A Rare Presentation of Unicystic Ameloblastoma in an Elderly Edentulous Patient

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