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Giant ameloblastoma: Report of an extreme case and a description of its treatment.
- Source :
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ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal . Aug1999, Vol. 78 Issue 8, p568. 4p. 5 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 1999
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Abstract
- Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic tumor that usually occurs in the mandible. It is an aggressive but benign tumor of epithelial origin that is rarely metastatic. We report the case of a 53-year-old woman who had a massive ameloblastoma of the mandible. The tumor measured 15.2 x 11.4 x 12.0 cm. The patient had oral bleeding that required a transfusion. The workup included three-dimensional imaging, arteriography, and embolization to control bleeding. Surgical management entailed the resection of the entire left mandible and right symphysis, followed by reconstruction with a free fibular flap. To our knowledge, this is the largest reported ameloblastoma managed with three-dimensional imaging, radical resection, and free-flap reconstruction. This article also reviews aspects of the differential diagnosis, pathology, and management of jaw tumors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *MANDIBLE
*TUMORS
TUMOR surgery
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 01455613
- Volume :
- 78
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- ENT: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 2213771
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/014556139907800811