Recurrence of ameloblastoma in an autogenous bone graft 10 years after initial operation: A case report and literature review

Abstract

Background: Ameloblastoma is an asymptomatic locally invasive slow-growing odontogenic epithelial tumor. it is rare that the tumor developing in the autogenous bone graft.Case presentation: This report describes a case of ameloblastoma recurrence in an autogenous iliac bone graft 10 years after initial operation in a 37-year-old female who had a history of partial mandibulectomy + left iliac bone graft for ameloblastoma. In 2016 year, the patient was therefore admitted to our hospital for a second surgery, In 2017, 2018, 2019 after the second surgery, radiograph examination showed no recurrence after the surgery.Conclusions: Awareness of the concept of tumor-free operation, extensively resect the affected bone and soft tissue may help in ameloblastoma recurrence, Pathological diagnosis and long-term regular follow-up visits should help improve long-term outcome