Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Mandible: Case Report and Literature Review
Ankur Rathaur, Prasanna Kumar P, Ankita Raj, Akash Tiwari, Rupesh Srivastav , Ayushi Agarwal
Ankur Rathaur, Prasanna Kumar P, Ankita Raj, Akash Tiwari, Rupesh Srivastav , Ayushi Agarwal
Ankur Rathaur, Prasanna Kumar P, Ankita Raj, Akash Tiwari, Rupesh Srivastav , Ayushi Agarwal
Ankur Rathaur, Prasanna Kumar P, Ankita Raj, Akash Tiwari, Rupesh Srivastav , Ayushi Agarwal
Abstract
Aim : This article aims to document an additional case of ameloblastic carcinoma affecting the left hemi-mandible, and to conduct a comprehensive review of its clinical presentations, radiologic and histopathological characteristics, various treatment strategies, and overall prognosis.
Case Presentation: We report the case of a 60-year-old female who arrived at the Maxillofacial Department complaining of painful swelling on her left cheek. After thorough diagnostic procedures, she was diagnosed with ameloblastic carcinoma of the left hemi-mandible. The patient underwent extensive treatment including hemimandibulectomy, supraomohyoid neck dissection, and
reconstruction using a fibula free flap. Postoperative management included radiotherapy.
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