Occurrence of Maxillary Ameloblastoma – Case Report
Karla Magna Xavier, Leonardo Targino Silva Almeida e Macedo, Adriana Benatti Bilheiro
Ameloblastoma is a benign odontogenic tumor with local invasion and high recurrence, common
on the jaw bones and less common on de maxilla area. It can be aggressive with destructive effects
leading to facial deformation, difficult to swallow and tanking. This study reports a case of maxillary
ameloblastoma of a female patient. Computed tomography (CT) revealed considered swelling on the
right side of maxilla with massive bony destruction. Histological examination led to a diagnosis of
a solid ameloblastoma and the patient was regulated to surgery for removing the tumor. Maxillary
region is considered a rare and atypical for ameloblastomas and due to the high rate of recurrence the
differential diagnosis and early treatment are fundamental to the prognosis.
