Adenoid Ameloblastoma Versus Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumor.

BACKGROUND

A recent systematic review published in Head and Neck Pathology found that 3.8% of dentinogenic ghost cell tumors harbor duct-like/ cribriform architecture. Herein we discuss this finding regarding the differential diagnosis of this tumor with adenoid ameloblastoma.

METHODS

A critical review of some microscopic findings reported in a recent paper published in the Head and Neck Pathology Journal was done.

RESULTS

Although there are overlapping microscopic features with dentinogenic ghost cell tumor, adenoid ameloblastoma is distinguished by the combination of duct-like structures and whorls/morules. In our opinion, at least some cases previously diagnosed as dentinogenic ghost cell tumors may now be more accurately classified as adenoid ameloblastoma.

CONCLUSION

We conclude that a reassessment of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor cases using the diagnostic criteria proposed by the new WHO classification of Head and Neck Tumors (2022) is warranted.