Ameloblastoma of the sinonasal tract: A case report.
Ameloblastomas are locally aggressive gnathic tumors with a high propensity for recurrence. Presentation of an ameloblastoma exclusively in the sinonasal tract is extremely rare, with few reported cases in the literature. Management involves surgical excision and close follow-up. We report a case in which the patient had complete unilateral nasal obstruction caused by an ameloblastoma. The tumor was completely excised endoscopically, and at the 12-month follow-up, there was no evidence of recurrence.
Department of Otolaryngology, Warrington General Hospital, UK. lcheel@doctors.org.uk
Samuel C
SC
Leong
Petros D
PD
Karkos
Jasna
J
Krajacevic
Rafizul
R
Islam
Stephen E
SE
Kent
D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004724:Endoscopy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D015508:Nasal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis; D000857:Olfaction Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology* / Q000601:surgery