title: Recurrent ameloblastoma in temporal fossa: A diagnostic dilemma.
abstract: Ameloblastoma is a unique, histologically benign but aggressive neoplasm of the jaws, arising from odontogenic epithelium with potency to cause extensive destruction of jaw bones and infiltration into the surrounding tissues. Recurrences are common after incomplete treatment. Recurrences can occur at difficult sites such as temporal and infratemporal fossa, orbit, anterior cranial base, paranasal sinuses etc. Fine needle aspiration cytology or core biopsy of these recurrent lesions may be misleading. Clinical course and radiological features help immensely in these situations. Good communication between surgeon, radiologist, and pathologist is of paramount importance.
authors.affiliation: Department of Head and Neck Oncosurgery, Tata Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
authors.forename: Sagar S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Vaishampayan
authors.forename: Deepa
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Nair
authors.forename: Asawari
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Patil
authors.forename: Pankaj
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Chaturvedi
keywords: Oral squamous cell carcinoma; recurrent ameloblastoma; temporal fossa