A Rare Case Report of Extraosseous Ameloblastic Carcinoma and Review Article on Diagnosis and Treatment Dilemma

Peripheral ameloblastic carcinoma is an extremely rare odontogenic carcinoma. Its histopathological feature is identical to the intraosseous type. This case report details a case of peripheral ameloblastic carcinoma at the right posterior maxilla region in a 60-year-old Thai male. The patient underw...

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Main Authors: Sukkarn Themkumkwun, Puangwan Lapthanasupkul, Kanin Arunakul
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2024-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Dentistry
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2024/4289276
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Summary:Peripheral ameloblastic carcinoma is an extremely rare odontogenic carcinoma. Its histopathological feature is identical to the intraosseous type. This case report details a case of peripheral ameloblastic carcinoma at the right posterior maxilla region in a 60-year-old Thai male. The patient underwent a definitive treatment by partial maxillectomy and reconstruction with buccal fat pad. After 1-year follow-up, no recurrence of the lesion was found.
ISSN:2090-6455