Abstract
Ameloblastoma is a rare odontogenic neoplasm of the mandible and maxilla, with multiple histologic variants, and high recurrence rates if improperly treated. The current mainstay of treatment is wide local excision with appropriate margins and immediate reconstruction. Here we review the ameloblastoma literature, using the available evidence to highlight the change in management over the past several decades. In addition, we explore the recent molecular characterization of these tumors which may point towards new potential avenues of personalized treatment.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1649-1661 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Volume | 273 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Ameloblastoma
- BRAF
- Clinical review
- Genomics
- Head and neck surgery
- Personalized medicine
- SHH
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Otorhinolaryngology