Oral verrucous carcinoma and ameloblastoma: A rare coincidence

Introduction: oral verrucous carcinoma (ovc) is a rare malignancy of the oral cavity that was first described by ackerman. this tumor is a well-differentiated low-grade,slow growing cancer that is locally invasive without metastasis. ameloblastoma is one of the most common odontogenic tumors,which originates from the odontogenic epithelium. verrucous carcinoma along with central ambloblastoma is a rare phenomenon. case report: a case of verrucous carcinoma along with central ambloblastoma in a 49-year-old man,which was referred with a painless exophytic lesion with a verrucous and granular surface,is reported. panoramic radiography revealed a well-defined radiolucency with sclerotic borders. to the best available knowledge,this phenomenon has not yet been reported. conclusion: verrucous carcinoma could occur in the wall of odontogenic cysts and tumors and should be considered during the differential diagnosis of a radiolucency,which is observed in the jaws with rapid growth or which presents some changes from its previous appearance.