Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research (Sep 2017)

Ameloblastoma: A retrospective analysis of 31 cases

  • Girish B. Giraddi,
  • Kirti Arora,
  • Aamir Malick Saifi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2017.08.007
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 7, no. 3
pp. 206 – 211

Abstract

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Aims and objective: To evaluate the surgical treatment given and do a regular follow up to study the recurrence rate and complications of ameloblastoma in our institution. Materials and methods: A total of 31 cases of various subtypes of ameloblastoma, treated with different modalities, in the Department of OMFS, were recalled for a follow up & radiographs were taken along with the clinical examination for any recurrence or complications such as fracture/exposure of the reconstruction plate, loosening of the screw, infection of the graft, any draining sinus/signs of infection. Results: Two of our patients had fractured reconstruction plate, one patient developed infection, one patient complained of screw exposure and two other patients had infection of the iliac graft. Conclusion: We conclude that an adequate resection with a safe margin could be a treatment option and can be undertaken depending on the extent, location of the lesion and histopathologic variant.

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