Ameloblastoma: clinical presentation, multidisciplinary management and outcome

Abstract

We studied 21 patients who underwent radical ameloblastoma excision followed by immediate reconstruction. Comorbidities, consumption of alcohol and/or tobacco and BMI status did not contribute to an unfavorable outcome. Giant ameloblastoma (≥5 cm) and/or tumor involving bony curvatures increased surgical complexity, the incidence of complications and hospital stay.

Malignant transformation of primary ameloblastoma of skull: case report and review of current literature

“…Patients with AMCa exhibit more aggressive clinical symptoms than those with AM. Furthermore, it differs from AM in terms of its rapid growth, cortical perforation, pain, and sensory abnormalities ( 11 ). AMCa usually develops de novo , but it can also occur in benign ameloblastoma that has been long-existing, untreated, or recurred ( 11 ).…”

“…Furthermore, it differs from AM in terms of its rapid growth, cortical perforation, pain, and sensory abnormalities ( 11 ). AMCa usually develops de novo , but it can also occur in benign ameloblastoma that has been long-existing, untreated, or recurred ( 11 ). Histologically, AMCa is similar to AM in that it mainly presents as a stellate reticular central epithelium and surrounding basal palisade cells, with opposite nuclear polarity; However, AMCa also has obvious malignant features, such as cellular atypia, nuclear hyperchromatic, and increased mitotic activity ( 12 , 13 ).…”

Hemimaxillectomy defect reconstruction with a maxillary obturator prosthesis using a 3D-model stereolithography: A case report

“…Treatment options for ameloblastoma include enucleation and excision [ 16 , 17 ], while enucleation increases the risk of recurrence [ 16 ]. Due to the severity of the lesion in our case, the entire maxilla had to be removed with the tumor using a hemi-maxillectomy with the assistance of a 3D printed model, and an obturator was used for reconstruction.…”

Ameloblastoma Na Infância

“…Mas quais seriam as repercussões emocionais deste diagnóstico para a criança e seus responsáveis? Estudos enfatizam que o acompanhamento psicológico pode ser uma abordagem valiosa para garantir cuidados psicossociais aos pacientes, o que pode contribuir para a diminuição da ansiedade e medo pós-cirúrgicos, melhorando consequentemente a qualidade de vida 17,18,19 . Neste relato, a paciente apresentou distúrbios comportamentais, o que resultou na necessidade de acompanhamento psicológico.…”