A Rare Case of Ameloblastic Carcinoma of Maxilla

Ameloblastic carcinoma is an odontogenic neoplasm with combined features of ameloblastoma and carcinoma on histopathological examination. Its prognosis is dominated by risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis. We report our patient because of the rare site and to highlight the importance of e...

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Published in:Indian journal of otolaryngology, and head, and neck surgery and head, and neck surgery, 2023-09, Vol.75 (3), p.2500-2502
Main Authors: Varghese, Lalee, Bright, Rakesh R, Babu, T. Ramesh, Thomas, Meera
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Case reports
Clinical Report
Head and Neck Surgery
Histopathology
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Metastasis
Oral cancer
Otorhinolaryngology
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Summary:Ameloblastic carcinoma is an odontogenic neoplasm with combined features of ameloblastoma and carcinoma on histopathological examination. Its prognosis is dominated by risk of local recurrence and distant metastasis. We report our patient because of the rare site and to highlight the importance of early, aggressive surgical treatment and regular follow-up.
ISSN:2231-3796
0973-7707
DOI:10.1007/s12070-023-03758-6