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).