Delayed soft tissue recurrence after treatment of ameloblastoma in a black African: Case report and review of the literature

Adebayo, Ezekiel Taiwo; Fomete, Benjamin; Adekeye, E.O.

doi:10.1016/j.jcms.2010.05.010

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“…Ameloblastomas are benign odontogenic epithelial tumours within the mandible, and account for approximately 1% of all mandibular tumours and cysts (Adebayo et al, 2011). Ameloblastomas are biologically and structurally similar to basal cell carcinomas.…”

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confidence: 99%

Pulmonary metastases from an Ameloblastoma: Case report and review of the literature

Luo¹,

Chongjin²,

Guo³

2012

Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

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Pulmonary metastases from an Ameloblastoma: Case report and review of the literature

Luo¹,

Chongjin²,

Guo³

2012

Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

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“…Mortality can occur from invasion of vital structures in the head and neck, super infection, recurrent and even distant metastases 7. The case series presented here depicts the adverse effect of delay in presenting to hospital for treatment due to fear of surgery, ignorance and sociocultural belief, with consequent loss of lives.…”

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confidence: 88%

“…It may arise from the enamel organ, remnants of dental lamina, the lining of an odontogenic (dentigerous) cyst or possibly from the basal epithelial cells of the oral mucosa 6. Ameloblastoma is rare worldwide 7. Its peak incidence is in the third to fourth decades of life and has an equal sex predilection.…”

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confidence: 99%

Giant ameloblastoma mortality; a consequence of ignorance, poverty and fear

Etetafia

Arisi²,

Omoregie

2014

BMJ Case Reports

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Ameloblastoma is a benign tumour of odontogenic origin. Although locally invasive, delay in treatment can lead to severe disfiguring of the facial region. In this report, we present two cases, a man and a woman, of a large ameloblastoma that presented with the typical radiographic features of variably sized radiolucent loculations. Patients presented initially with relatively small tumours but due to fear of surgery, ignorance and possibly poverty, tumour growth became enormous. The female patient died while awaiting consent for surgery and the male patient died at home due to complications closely associated with fear and growth of tumour. Literatures on mortality of ameloblastoma are reviewed. The need for more public enlightenment on the nature and treatment of facial tumours is highlighted.

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“…The instances of recurrence emphasise the need for prolonged follow-up reviews even after treatment (Adebayo et al, 2011). Eckardt et al (2009) reported that frequent recurrences are observed after 10 years or longer; therefore, regular follow-up visits are recommended even after more than 5 years of treatment.…”

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confidence: 99%