Ameloblastoma pediátrico recurrente: revisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso
- 1Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de La Sabana, Chía, Colombia.
Abstract
The present study analyzes pediatric ameloblastoma, a benign odontogenic tumor that, although ranking second in frequency within this group of neoplasms, occurs in children far less fre-quently than in adults. Its study is justified by its locally aggressi-ve behavior, high recurrence rate, and the need for an integrated diagnostic and therapeutic strategy. The objective was to descri-be the clinical, radiological, embryological, and genetic features of pediatric ameloblastoma, with comparative reference to other odontogenic tumors. A literature review was conducted based on a clinical case diagnosed and treated in a pediatric patient, using scientific databases with publications between 2015 and 2025. The case involved a six- year-old girl presenting with an asymp-tomatic mandibular mass initially interpreted as an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor and treated through enucleation and bone curettage. After five years, a recurrence was diagnosed as acan-thomatous ameloblastoma, which was managed surgically, with a new histologically confirmed relapse two years later, requiring additional intervention and comprehensive multidisciplinary fo-llow-up. At present, the patient shows no evidence of recurrence. It is concluded that pediatric ameloblastoma demands early diag-nosis, the incorporation of molecular studies, a well-coordinated interdisciplinary management strategy, and long-term clinical and radiological monitoring in order to optimize treatment and reduce the likelihood of relapse.
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BibTeX
@article{lopez2026ameloblastoma,
title = {{Ameloblastoma pediátrico recurrente: revisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso}},
author = {María Paola Lubo López and María Alejandra Nieto Rojas and Tomás Saldarriaga Patiño and María Camila Diaz and Miguel David Nieto and Camilo Jimenez Triana and Luis Gustavo Celis},
journal = {Revista de Medicina e Investigación Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México},
year = {2026},
month = oct,
doi = {10.36677/medicinainvestigacion.v14i2.26787},
url = {https://doi.org/10.36677/medicinainvestigacion.v14i2.26787},
note = {CC BY-NC-ND},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Ameloblastoma pediátrico recurrente: revisión de la literatura a propósito de un caso
AU - María Paola Lubo López
AU - María Alejandra Nieto Rojas
AU - Tomás Saldarriaga Patiño
AU - María Camila Diaz
AU - Miguel David Nieto
AU - Camilo Jimenez Triana
AU - Luis Gustavo Celis
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/10/01
JO - Revista de Medicina e Investigación Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México
DO - 10.36677/medicinainvestigacion.v14i2.26787
UR - https://doi.org/10.36677/medicinainvestigacion.v14i2.26787
AB - The present study analyzes pediatric ameloblastoma, a benign odontogenic tumor that, although ranking second in frequency within this group of neoplasms, occurs in children far less fre-quently than in adults. Its study is justified by its locally aggressi-ve behavior, high recurrence rate, and the need for an integrated diagnostic and therapeutic strategy. The objective was to descri-be the clinical, radiological, embryological, and genetic features of pediatric ameloblastoma, with comparative reference to other odontogenic tumors. A literature review was conducted based on a clinical case diagnosed and treated in a pediatric patient, using scientific databases with publications between 2015 and 2025. The case involved a six- year-old girl presenting with an asymp-tomatic mandibular mass initially interpreted as an adenomatoid odontogenic tumor and treated through enucleation and bone curettage. After five years, a recurrence was diagnosed as acan-thomatous ameloblastoma, which was managed surgically, with a new histologically confirmed relapse two years later, requiring additional intervention and comprehensive multidisciplinary fo-llow-up. At present, the patient shows no evidence of recurrence. It is concluded that pediatric ameloblastoma demands early diag-nosis, the incorporation of molecular studies, a well-coordinated interdisciplinary management strategy, and long-term clinical and radiological monitoring in order to optimize treatment and reduce the likelihood of relapse.
SN - 2594-0600
ER -