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Ameloblastic carcinoma with hepatic metastases: A case report and review of ameloblastomic carcinoma.
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Journal of Clinical Imaging Science . Oct2022, Vol. 12, p1-5. 5p. - Publication Year :
- 2022
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Abstract
- Ameloblastic carcinoma is a locally aggressive odontogenic tumor that most commonly affects young and middle-aged adults. Metastatic disease may develop insidiously and manifest months or years after the initial diagnosis. Herein, we describe the clinical, imaging, and pathologic findings of a 31-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with headache and vision loss of 3 months duration and was subsequently found to have ameloblastic carcinoma with hepatic metastases. Initial computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging revealed a multilocular cystic mass with avidly-enhancing nodular soft-tissue components associated with the right temporal fossa. Histologic examination of a tissue sample showed findings consistent with ameloblastic carcinoma. An initial staging CT scan showed several small hepatic cystic lesions. Follow-up surveillance imaging showed interval growth. A subsequent biopsy of a hepatic lesion showed findings compatible with metastatic ameloblastic carcinoma. The patient was started on systemic chemotherapy with evidence of disease progression at 1-year follow-up. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 21567514
- Volume :
- 12
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Clinical Imaging Science
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 160197831
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.25259/JCIS_115_2022