Question 272 · LDEK · Malignant tumors
Indicate correct statement regarding the malignant ameloblastoma (MA):
- A. It is accepted that development of metastases is most often observed in the course of desmoplastic and solid ameloblastoma (plexiform and follicular type), with the rarest occurrence is in case of unicystic ameloblastoma.
- B. Lung metastases are usually multiple and bilateral.
- C. Microscopic image of a mestastasis shows visible cellular atypia.
- D. In non-operative management of metastases radio and chemotherapy is used.
- E. Its characteristic feature is occurrence of metastases in children and young adults.
Hint
Malignant (metastasizing) ameloblastoma keeps benign histology; think of its usual metastatic site and pattern.
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