Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible

Authors

  • Kathiravan Purmal Resident, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Department, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Mohammad Khursheed Alam Senior Lecturer, Orthodontic Unit, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Abdullah Pohchi Senior Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Department, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
  • Shaifulizan Abdul Rahman Senior Lecturer, Oral and Maxillofacial surgery Department, School of Dental Science, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kota Bharu, Kelantan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v14i2.20931

Keywords:

ameloblastic carcinoma, mandibulectomy, radical neck dissection, malignant tumour, metastasis

Abstract

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a highly malignant tumour and requires aggressive treatment. This case report describes an aggressive ameloblastic carcinoma that infiltrated the mandible. Mandibulectomy with right functional radical neck dissection and left supra omohyoid dissection was followed by primary reconstruction with a single free vascularised fibula flap. The post-operative course was uneventful. The 2-year regular follow up revealed no signs of recurrent tumour or metastasis. Future reporting of this rare condition is encouraged in lieu of limited information in its clinical course and prognosis.

Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(2) 2015 p.196-202

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Published

2015-04-18

How to Cite

Purmal, K., Alam, M. K., Pohchi, A., & Rahman, S. A. (2015). Ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible. Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science, 14(2), 196–202. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v14i2.20931

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2015)

Section

Case Reports

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