Large Ameloblastic Carcinoma of Mandible: ItsExcision and Reconstruction: A Rare Case Report and Review of Literature

International Journal of Research in Health Sciences,2014,2,2,668-673.

Published:April 2014

Type:Case Report

Authors:

Author(s) affiliations:

Dr (Col) K A Jeevan Kumar¹, Dr J Anunayi², Dr Syed Husain Asghar³, Dr Ajay Prakash⁴

¹Professor, Dept of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery. ²House Surgeon. ³Professor & HOD, Dept of Oral Pathology. ²Associate Professor,

^1,3,4Kamineni Institute of Dental Sciences, Narkatpally, Nalgonda DT, Andhra Pradesh, INDIA.

²Osmania Medical College,Kothi,Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh , INDIA.

Abstract:

This article describes a rare case of a large (23x13.4 cm) sized ameloblastic carcinoma of the mandible encountered in a 69 year-old patient and its management. The article also reviews the literature regarding the pathogenesis, classification, diagnosis and management options of Amelobastic Carcinoma and includes an insight into microvascular reconstructive procedures in such situations.

Keywords:Ameloblastic carcinoma, Free fibular flap, Mandibular reconstruction, Microvascular anastomosis