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[Giant ameloblastoma of the jaw]
A Wysluch1, F Hölzle, P Maurer
1Universitätsklinik für Mund-, Kiefer- und Plastische Gesichtschirurgie, Ruhr-Universität Bochum am Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum-Langendreer, 44892 Bochum. andreas.wysluch@gmx.de
Abstract:
Ameloblastomas represent benign, epithelial alveolar tumors, which originate from epithelial enamel cells (ameloblasts). Due to their locally aggressive character, they may develop pathological significance. Radical surgery remains the therapy of choice. As demonstrated by the case of a 71-year-old patient with giant ameloblastoma of the upper jaw, early resection is recommended. The high propensity for recurrence demands long-term post-operative follow-up, since late recidive tumours may also occur.
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