Maxillary Ameloblastoma Presenting As Sinonasal Mass: A Case Report

DEV R and Shrestha D

Published on: 2021-12-20

Abstract

Ameloblastomas are locally aggressive jaw tumors believed to arise from the remnants of odontogenic epithelium, lining of odontogenic cysts, and the basal layer of the overlying oral mucosa. Presentation of an ameloblastoma exclusively in the sinonasal tract is extremely rare, with few reported cases in the literature. Usually it restricts itself to the oral cavity in most of the cases. However, rarely it can present as sinonasal mass, exhibit a locally aggressive behavior with a high level of recurrence. Management involves surgical excision and close follow-up. Here we present a case of maxillary ameloblastoma in a 40 year old male presenting as a sinonasal mass.The mass was removed via lateral rhinotomy approach and partial maxillectomy was done and at 2 years of follow up there was no any recurrence.