SEGMENTAL RESECTION OF EXTENSIVE AMELOBLASTOMA
Odontogenic tumors, such as ameloblastoma, are generally benign, but can behave aggressively. This case report concerns a 26-year-old male patient with multicystic ameloblastoma in his mandible, which was diagnosed after sings of facial asymmetry and enlargement. Radiographic characteristics, such as multiloculation in the form of "honeycombs" together with the use of incisional biopsy were crucial for the diagnosis. The treatment consisted in segmental resection of the tumor and reconstruction with a titanium plate. The objective of this article is to demonstrate that adequate treatment is essential due to the aggressive potential and recurrences of ameloblastoma.
Authors
- João Bezerra Lyra Neto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6044-0313)
- Rodolfo Scavuzzi Carneiro Cunha (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7110-848X)
- Luciano Barreto Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1508-4812)
- Vinícius Balan Santos Pereira (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4311-1766)
- Pedro Guimarães Sampaio Trajano Dos Santos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0001-5720-603X)
- Geovana Borba de Albuquerque (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9962-9420)
- Ailton Coelho de Ataíde Filho (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8105-4259)
- Arthur Araújo de Souza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4315-4304)
- Lucas Cavalcanti de Lima Félix (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-7677-591X)
- Juliana Perez Leyva Ataíde (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3673-7651)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Revista fisio&terapia.
- Published
- 2024-08-30
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.69849/revistaft/ma10202408301054
- Primary Topic
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00