Contemporary Clinical Dentistry (Jan 2013)

Recurrent ameloblastoma in temporal fossa: A diagnostic dilemma

  • Sagar S Vaishampayan,
  • Deepa Nair,
  • Asawari Patil,
  • Pankaj Chaturvedi

DOI
https://doi.org/10.4103/0976-237x.114852
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 4, no. 2
pp. 220 – 222

Abstract

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Ameloblastoma is a unique, histologically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaws, arising from odontogenic epithelium with potency to cause extensive destruction of jaw bones and infiltration into the surrounding tissues. Recurrences are common after incomplete treatment. Recurrences can occur at difficult sites such as temporal and infratemporal fossa, orbit, anterior cranial base, paranasal sinuses etc. Fine needle aspiration cytology or core biopsy of these recurrent lesions may be misleading. Clinical course and radiological features help immensely in these situations. Good communication between surgeon, radiologist, and pathologist is of paramount importance.

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