Follicular variant of ameloblastoma mandible reconstructed with free fibula: a case report

Ramandeep Kaur; Vipin Arora; Sonal Sharma

doi:10.18203/2349-2902.isj20175926

Authors

Ramandeep Kaur Department of ENT & Head Neck Surgery, UCMS & GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India
Vipin Arora Department of ENT & Head Neck Surgery, UCMS & GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India
Sonal Sharma Department of Pathology, UCMS & GTB Hospital, New Delhi, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2349-2902.isj20175926

Keywords:

Ameloblastoma, Mandible, Multicystic, Reconstruction

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is a tumor of odontogenic epithelium arising from remnants of dental lamina. It is a benign tumor but locally invasive affecting mandible more than maxilla. Ameloblastomas grow into the bone and soft tissues causing facial disfigurement and facial deformities. Treatment is surgical. We present a case report of 60 year old male with swelling in jaw, biopsy revealed ameloblastoma. Anterior segmental mandibulectomy was done and reconstructed with fibular flap which restored both function and aesthetic appearance.

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