Abstract

A Case Report with Literature Review: Recurrence of Peripheral Ameloblastoma with Intracranial Extension

Highlights

  • Ameloblastoma is generally considered to be a benign lesion with locally invasive behavior and a tendency to reoccur after inadequate treatment

  • High rate intracranial extension can occur in short period making surgical intervention for complete removal of the lesion difficult and only confined to surgical debulking to improve quality of life

  • Ameloblastoma is the most common epithelial odontogenic tumour, and it accounts for 10% of all tumours that arise in the mandible and maxilla [1]

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Summary

Conclusion

Peripheral Ameloblastoma can have an aggressive invasive behavior resembling malignancy. Close long term follows up of Ameloblastoma after primary treatment is mandatory

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