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KMID : 0390220040150020316
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Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
2004 Volume.15 No. 2 p.316 ~ p.319
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A Case of Ameloblastoma in the Maxilla
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Park See-Young
Kim Sang-Chul
Ko Young-Seung
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Abstract
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Ameloblastoma is an unusual epithelial tumor of odontogenic origin. According to many authors and reports, ameloblastoma account for approximately 1% of all tumors of the jaws. It occurs commonly at the mandible and rarely at the maxilla. Clinically, three subtypes are recognized：unicystic, multicystic and peripheral. Although it is considered benign, it can behave in a slowly growing infiltrative fashion, with multiple recurrences and eventual intracranial, or even distant spread. Standard treatment has not yet established. Various modes of therapy have been used, including curettage, cryotherapy, cautery, simple excision, radical excision, radiotherapy. While many investigators feel the only acceptable mode of treatment is radical en bloc resection, there are others who believe a more conservative surgical approach is often adequate. We have experienced a case of ameloblastoma occurring in the maxilla, and treated with medial maxillectomy. So, we present this case with a review of literature.
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KEYWORD
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Ameloblastoma, Maxilla
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