Open AccessRecurrent ameloblastoma in temporal fossa: A diagnostic dilemma
Author(s) -
Sagar Vaishampayan,
Deepa Nair,
Asawari Patil,
Pankaj Chaturvedi
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
contemporary clinical dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.289
H-Index - 21
eISSN - 0976-237X
pISSN - 0976-2361
DOI - 10.4103/0976-237x.114852
Subject(s) - medicine , ameloblastoma , paranasal sinuses , infratemporal fossa , biopsy , adamantinoma , orbit (dynamics) , radiology , skull , pathology , anatomy , maxilla , engineering , aerospace engineering
Ameloblastoma is a unique, histologically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaws, arising from odontogenic epithelium with potency to cause extensive destruction of jaw bones and infiltration into the surrounding tissues. Recurrences are common after incomplete treatment. Recurrences can occur at difficult sites such as temporal and infratemporal fossa, orbit, anterior cranial base, paranasal sinuses etc. Fine needle aspiration cytology or core biopsy of these recurrent lesions may be misleading. Clinical course and radiological features help immensely in these situations. Good communication between surgeon, radiologist, and pathologist is of paramount importance.