title: [Maxillary ameloblastoma].
abstract: Ameloblastoma is a tumor constituted by proliferative odontogenic epithelium that, in 20% of the cases, originates in the maxilla. Clinical and radiologically it can be multicystic, monocystic and peripheral. Although it is considered benign, the tumor may grow slowly, with intracranial invasion or distant spread. In the present work we analyze our experience and the literature on the field, and, as a conclusion, we recommend initial complete surgical excision.
authors.affiliation: Servicio ORL, Radiología y Anatomía Patológica, Hospital Montecelo.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Valcarce Gómez
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Rodríguez Acebedo
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Beiras García
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sanluis González
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Alcázar Otero
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008437:Maxilla / Q000473:pathology; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D013997:Time Factors; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
vernacular_title: Ameloblastoma maxilar.