Ameloblastoma: relato de caso com recidiva extra-óssea após 32 anos

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor with local, invasive growth and late recurrence. The aim of this paper is report a case with recurrence after 32 years. The patient was 52 year-old, female and presented to the Santa Casa Hospital Complex with a complain of oral swelling of 5 years duration, in the right mandibular body region. The area produced sleep apnea, mastigatory and speech problems. Microscopic exam reveled ameloblastoma with cystic degeneration and dystrophic calcification.