title: Ameloblastoma of the maxilla.
abstract: Ameloblastomas of the maxilla are uncommon tumors of dental origin that slowly invade and destroy local tissues. A patient with extensive ameloblastoma of the maxilla presenting as a nasal mass is reported, and the clinical features, histopathology, and current treatment of this lesion are discussed. With involvement of the maxillary alveolar ridge and sinus, only radical en bloc resection can be considered appropriate treatment.
mesh_terms: D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D008875:Middle Aged; D009296:Nasal Cavity / Q000473:pathology; D011859:Radiography