Peripheral ameloblastoma of the maxilla: a case report and literature review

Bryan J Vanoven; Noah P Parker; Guy J Petruzzelli

doi:10.1016/j.amjoto.2007.10.002

Peripheral ameloblastoma of the maxilla: a case report and literature review

Am J Otolaryngol. 2008 Sep-Oct;29(5):357-60. doi: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2007.10.002. Epub 2008 Jun 13.

Authors

Bryan J Vanoven¹, Noah P Parker, Guy J Petruzzelli

Affiliation

¹ Department of Oral Surgery, Stroger Hospital of Cook County, Chicago, IL, USA.

PMID: 18722894
DOI: 10.1016/j.amjoto.2007.10.002

Abstract

Peripheral ameloblastoma is a rare, benign, extraosseous neoplasm of the odontogenic epithelium. We report a case of peripheral ameloblastoma, detail our surgical therapy and review important elements in the pathological diagnosis and treatment of this unusual neoplasm.

Publication types

Case Reports
Review

MeSH terms

Aged
Ameloblastoma / diagnosis
Ameloblastoma / pathology*
Ameloblastoma / surgery*
Biopsy, Needle
Follow-Up Studies
Humans
Immunohistochemistry
Male
Maxillary Neoplasms / diagnosis
Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology*
Maxillary Neoplasms / surgery*
Neoplasm Staging
Risk Assessment
Tomography, X-Ray Computed
Treatment Outcome