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Ameloblastoma radiology
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UNYCYSTIC TYPE
It appears as a unilocular radiolucency resembling a cyst.
However, unlike a cyst, it causes a break or discontinuity in the peripheral cortex and may even show trabeculas within the lumen.
MULTILOCULAR TYPE
Ameloblastoma may be seen as multilocular radiolucencies having a soap-bubble appearance or bunch of grapes type of appearance.
HONEYCOMB TYPE
It is one which has not undergone cystic degeneration. Hence multiple small radiolucencies are seen surrounded by hexagonal or polygonal thick walled bony cortices giving rise to a honeycomb appearance.
SPIDERWEB TYPE
This is the most common appearance where the lesion is seen as a large radiolucent area with scalloped borders. From the centre of the lumen, coarse strands of trabeculas radiate peripherally giving size to a gross caricature of a spider
