Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Maxilla: A Report of 2 Cases

Lucca, Mario; D’Innocenzo, Richard; Kraus, James A.; Gagari, Eleni; Hall, James M.; Shastri, Kalpakam

doi:10.1016/j.joms.2009.09.088

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“…The tumour can affect any age group with a mean age of 30 years and has no sex prelidection 4. It is commonly seen in the posterior portion of the mandible4 as in our case but rarely maxilla can be affected 5–8. The most common complaint is rapidly enlarging swelling, our patient also presented with the same complaint.…”

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Ameloblastic carcinoma: a rare entity

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Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare aggressive malignant epithelial odontogenic tumour seen in a wide range of age group with no sex predilection. Patient usually presents with a rapidly enlarging swelling. It usually involves the posterior portion of the mandible. Treatment of choice is surgical removal of tumour followed by radiotherapy. We present a case of ameloblastic carcinoma in a 35-year-old man.

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Ameloblastic carcinoma: a rare entity

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“…There is no apparent sex predilection, but some authors have described predominance in males (13). The most common sign described has been swelling, although others included associated pain, rapid growth, trismus and dysphonia (13,14,17,18). The patient of this case presented a painless swelling in the right mandible angle, the most common sign and site of ameloblastic carcinoma.…”

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“…The most common site of occurrence is the posterior portion of the mandible (14,17,18). It is very rare in the maxillary region (13,14,18).…”

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Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible: a case report

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Grosso

2011

Braz. Dent. J.

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The use of fine-needle aspiration biopsy (FNAB) in the diagnosis of odontogenic tumors seems to have attracted little attention. The presence of a firm preoperative diagnosis helps preventing suboptimal surgery, contributing to avoid recurrence of these tumors. A case of ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible diagnosed by FNAB is presented in this report, illustrating its effectiveness for preoperative diagnosis of odontogenic tumors. A 74-year-old female presented with a painless swelling in the right mandibular angle. A panoramic radiograph revealed a radiolucent lesion in the body of the mandible. Cytological smears from FNAB in the area revealed basaloid cells with a palisade arrangement and presence of stellate-shaped cells. These cytological features lead to the diagnosis of ameloblastoma. However, when there are atypical cells and atypical mitoses, as in the present case, diagnosis of ameloblastic carcinoma may be established. The patient underwent chemotherapy, showing remission of the lesion after treatment. FNAB is a minimally invasive, safe, fast and inexpensive method for diagnosing benign and malignant ameloblastomas, which ensures that patients have a proper treatment without the need of performing an incisional biopsy, especially in neoplastic cases.

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“…To the best of the author's knowledge, this case report of an AC involving the maxilla is the 32nd case reported in the English literature, the last two being reported by Lucca et al 10 Typical in the diagnosis of AC is its propensity for rapid growth unlike the slow growth of ameloblastomas. Paresthesia is a rare occurrence in ameloblastomas but not rare in ACs.…”

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Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Maxilla with Extension into the Ethmoidal Air Cells and Close Proximity to the Anterior Skull Base: A Rare Case Presentation

Perumal

2012

Craniomaxillofacial Trauma & Reconstruction

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A case of an ameloblastic carcinoma with extension to the anterior skull base as a result of prolonged misdiagnosis is being presented. Radical surgery and radiotherapy was performed due to involvement of the ethmoidal air sinuses and close proximity to the cranial fossa. Diagnostic tests showed no evidence of metastasis. The patient was treated with surgery, adjuvant radiotherapy, and prosthetic rehabilitation.

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Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Maxilla: A Report of 2 Cases

Cited by 20 publications

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Ameloblastic carcinoma: a rare entity

Ameloblastic carcinoma: a rare entity

Fine-needle aspiration biopsy of ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible: a case report

Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Maxilla with Extension into the Ethmoidal Air Cells and Close Proximity to the Anterior Skull Base: A Rare Case Presentation

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