Ameloblastoma of the maxilla. Report of a case.
Reported is the case of a well-circumscribed radiopaque ameloblastoma of the maxilla. Treatment was by means of a conservative partial resection of the maxilla. The procedure was successful in completely removing the tumor mass without causing any noticeable facial disfigurement. Long-term follow-up was stressed to the patient for early detection of any recurrence.
D000328:Adult; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery