Extensive mandibular ameloblastoma in a pediatric patient

Ameloblastoma is an infrequent tumor of the jaw with peak incidence generally in the third and fourth decade of life. Treatment commonly involves resection although recurrence rates remain high despite this modality. We present a unique case of a 6.5 cm ameloblastoma in an adolescent patient with who underwent successful excision of her tumor. This case demonstrates the extensive development of the ameloblastoma in a patient requiring transport to the United States before surgical intervention.