Fig 3: Histopathological picture showing peripheral tall
columnar cells with hyperchromatic nuclei surrounding a central mass of
stellate reticulum-like cells features of ameloblastoma.
The patient had challenges in accessing adequate funds to cater for the
cost of surgery and appropriate implant and it took a while for the
department to solicit for support for his treatment from corporate
partners. He was recalled ten months later when arrangement for his
surgical treatment including sourcing for appropriate reconstruction
implant had been finalized. During the waiting period cutaneous
ulceration occurred on the overlying skin thereby creating apprehension
of possible malignant transformation. (Figure 4).