Fifteen years of recurrent ameloblastoma: outcome of disease after reconstruction with fibula free flap
Abstract
Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor, constituting 10% of all odontogenic tumors of the jaw. It occurs more frequently in the mandible than the maxilla.
A variety of histological variants can be found although the commonest of all is plexiform and follicular. Due to the high recurrence rate after extirpation, curettage or enucleation, radical resection is the most preferred method of treatment.
Here we present a patient with a long-standing history of recurrent ameloblastoma of the mandible. He had repeatedly chosen to have a conservative approach than a radical one due to his profession, which finally led to long term carriage of disease.
We endeavor to show the course of the disease through histological findings and radiographical outcomes after treatment. Finally, successful results were obtained on the resection of the tumor and reconstruction of the defect.
No recurrence was observed.