Ameloblastoma of the soft tissue: an unusual presentation and literature review

Ameloblastoma or adamantinoma is the rarest of the three forms of odontogenic-type tumor. These tumors are benign, locally aggressive neoplasms arising from ameloblasts. They typically occur at the angle of the mandible, and the occurrence of this tumor in soft tissue, i.e., peripheral ameloblastoma (PAM), is extremely rare. PAM shows a male preponderance, and the most common sites are the mandibular canine and premolar lingual gingivae. In this paper, we present a case of ameloblastoma of cheek mucosa, which is considered a rare site of occurrence. The patient presented in the hospital with swelling of the left-side cheek. The mass was visible and involved the buccal vestibule, and upper and lower alveolus regions. Ameloblastoma was confirmed after the biopsy, then resection of the tumor was performed.