title: Resection of a myxoma of the maxilla via LeFort I osteotomy.
abstract: Surgical treatment of a large maxillary myxoma by way of an exposure through LeFort I osteotomy has been presented. This technique allows a potentially easier and more thorough removal of a lesion that historically exhibits moderately aggressive biologic behavior and a high recurrence rate. Orthognathic surgical procedures should be used more frequently by surgeons trained in these techniques to obtain surgical access and control for oncologic procedures.
authors.affiliation: Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN 55905.
authors.forename: E E
authors.initials: EE
authors.lastname: Keller
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000601:surgery; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D009232:Myxoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000601:surgery*; D010027:Osteotomy; D011859:Radiography