Giant ameloblastoma of the jaw

Ameloblastomas represent benign, epithelial alveolar tumors, which originate from epithelial enamel cells (ameloblasts). Due to their locally aggressive character, they may develop pathological significance. Radical surgery remains the therapy of choice. As demonstrated by the case of a 71-year-old...

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Published inHNO Vol. 57; no. 11; p. 1193
Main Authors Wysluch, A, Hölzle, F, Maurer, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageGerman
Published Germany 01.11.2009
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Ameloblastoma - diagnosis
Ameloblastoma - pathology
Ameloblastoma - surgery
Bone Plates
Humans
Magnetic Resonance Angiography
Male
Mandible - pathology
Mandible - surgery
Mandibular Neoplasms - diagnosis
Mandibular Neoplasms - pathology
Mandibular Neoplasms - surgery
Microsurgery
Osteotomy - methods
Radiography, Panoramic
Surgical Flaps - blood supply
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Summary:Ameloblastomas represent benign, epithelial alveolar tumors, which originate from epithelial enamel cells (ameloblasts). Due to their locally aggressive character, they may develop pathological significance. Radical surgery remains the therapy of choice. As demonstrated by the case of a 71-year-old patient with giant ameloblastoma of the upper jaw, early resection is recommended. The high propensity for recurrence demands long-term post-operative follow-up, since late recidive tumours may also occur.
ISSN:1433-0458
DOI:10.1007/s00106-009-1961-9