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The utility of a combined endoscopic and transoral resection of maxillary ameloblastoma
Author(s) -
Jain Kunal,
Hsu Jack,
Goyal Parul
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
international forum of allergy and rhinology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.503
H-Index - 46
eISSN - 2042-6984
pISSN - 2042-6976
DOI - 10.1002/alr.21167
Subject(s) - medicine , ameloblastoma , maxillary sinus , nasal cavity , resection , odontogenic , surgery , dentistry , maxilla , pathology
Background This report describes the role of endoscopic resection of maxillary ameloblastoma. Case Report A 43‐year‐old female presented with a maxillary ameloblastoma filling the left maxillary sinus and extending into the left nasal cavity and nasopharynx. The sinonasal portion of the tumor was resected endoscopically. A limited transoral resection was then performed to resect the involved teeth and surrounding margin allowing for primary closure without any tumor recurrence or oronasal fistulas on follow‐up. Conclusion Transnasal endoscopic surgery for odontogenic maxillary tumors is less invasive and can reduce the morbidity associated with traditional maxillectomy.