Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회지)

The Korean Society for Head and Neck Oncology (대한두경부종양학회)
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A Case of Ameloblastoma in the Infratemporal Fossa

측두하와에 발생한 법랑모세포종 1예

  • Kim, Kang Hyeon (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Daejin Medical Center) ;
  • Lee, Sang Min (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Daejin Medical Center) ;
  • Paik, Soya (Department of Pathology, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, Daejin Medical Center) ;
  • Park, Young Min (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Daejin Medical Center)
  • 김강현 (대진의료재단 분당제생병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 이상민 (대진의료재단 분당제생병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실) ;
  • 백소야 (대진의료재단 분당제생병원 병리학교실) ;
  • 박영민 (대진의료재단 분당제생병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Received : 2015.09.18
  • Accepted : 2015.10.16
  • Published : 2015.11.30
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Abstract

Ameloblastoma is the most common benign odontogenic tumor, with approximately 80% arising in the mandible and the remainder in the maxilla. However, the infratemporal fossa is a rare site in which ameloblastomas occur. Although malignant transformations or metastasizing processes are extremely rare, tumor recurrence is common, if the tumor is not completely resected. Because reoperation could deteriorate quality of life in the patients and increase surgical morbidity, radical surgery is often recommended to minimize recurrence rates. In this report, we presented our experience of resection of ameloblastoma in the left infratemporal fossa with sufficient safe margin through a lower cheek flap approach and marginal mandibulectomy.

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