Fig. 7From: Radiolucent lesions of the mandible: a pattern-based approach to diagnosisRecurrent multilocular ameloblastoma. a OPT showing a well-defined, multilocular radiolucency (arrows) with sclerotic borders. b Resected specimen and c specimen radiograph clearly show bony expansion, destruction of the alveolar ridge and characteristic multilocular appearance. d Histology (haematoxylin-eosin stain, original magnification 20×): follicular ameloblastoma with squamous metaplasia (red asterisks) within follicles (arrows). Largely fibrous stroma (black asterisks) containing scattered lymphocytesBack to article page