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CASE REPORT

Recurrent Unicystic Ameloblastoma of the Infratemporal and Temporal Fossa

Abhishek Vashistha, Urvashi Bihani, Mridula Trehan

Keywords : Unicystic, ameloblastoma, infratemporal temporal

Citation Information : Vashistha A, Bihani U, Trehan M. Recurrent Unicystic Ameloblastoma of the Infratemporal and Temporal Fossa. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2009; 2 (1):33-38.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10005-1039

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2016

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2009; The Author(s).


Abstract

The ameloblastoma has been described as benign but locally invasive; benign and locally invasive with strong tendency to recur; and locally malignant. Recurrence of this lesion in to the infratemporal and temporal region are rarely reported cases. Complete excision of lesion was done with the help of the advance imaging modalities and possible cause of recurrence in this case is discussed.


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