A Case of Ameloblastoma in the Maxilla.
- Author:
Won Yong LEE
1
;
Jin Young MIN
;
Hyo Yeol KIM
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Samsung Medical Center, Sungkyunkwan University School of Medicine, Seoul, Korea. hysiam.kim@samsung.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Ameloblastoma;
Maxilla;
Endoscopic endonasal approach;
Caldwell-Luc approach
- MeSH:
Aged;
Ameloblastoma;
Follow-Up Studies;
Humans;
Incidence;
Jaw;
Male;
Mandible;
Maxilla;
Nasal Obstruction;
Recurrence
- From:Journal of Rhinology
2011;18(1):78-82
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor originating from residues of the dental lamina. Ameloblastoma constitute approximately 1% of all tumors of the jaw, and the occurrence in the mandible is four times higher than that in the maxilla, suggesting that maxillary ameloblastoma is a rare histopathological entity. Although these tumors grow slowly and demonstrate a histologically benign appearance, ameloblastomas are notorious for local invasiveness and a high incidence of local recurrence. We experienced a case of ameloblastoma arising from the left maxilla in a 70-year-old male who complained of left nasal obstruction. The ameloblastoma was completely removed via the endoscopic endonasal approach combined with the Caldwell-Luc approach. At a 29-month follow-up, there was no evidence of recurrence.
