Ameloblastoma of the sinonasal tract: A case report

Ear Nose Throat J. 2010 Feb;89(2):70-1.

Abstract

Ameloblastomas are locally aggressive gnathic tumors with a high propensity for recurrence. Presentation of an ameloblastoma exclusively in the sinonasal tract is extremely rare, with few reported cases in the literature. Management involves surgical excision and close follow-up. We report a case in which the patient had complete unilateral nasal obstruction caused by an ameloblastoma. The tumor was completely excised endoscopically, and at the 12-month follow-up, there was no evidence of recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Ameloblastoma / pathology*
  • Ameloblastoma / surgery
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Endoscopy / methods
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Nasal Obstruction / diagnosis
  • Olfaction Disorders / diagnosis
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / surgery