Abstract
BACKGROUND:
The purpose of the study was to define the most appropriate management of the giant mandibular ameloblastoma (GMA) in young adults.
METHODS:
A retrospective study was performed on patients with GMA <30 years old. The data collected included initial treatment, tumor margins, reconstruction, and follow-up. Patients evaluated speech, chewing, swallowing, and facial appearance after definitive treatment.
RESULTS:
Thirteen patients were identified with recurrent solid/multicystic disease requiring further treatment. Definitive treatment involved segmental mandibulectomy and reconstruction with free fibular flap in all patients. Seven patients had immediate reconstruction (group A) and 6 had secondary (group B). Mandibular resection was planned at least 2 cm beyond the radiological limit, free margins were achieved in all patients, and all flaps were transplanted successfully. In group A, functional score was 13.7 ± 0.45 and facial appearance score was 4.5 ± 0.49, whereas in group B were 11.16 ± 0.37 and 3.3 ± 0.5, respectively (both p < .05).
CONCLUSION:
Aggressive resection of the GMA and immediate reconstruction is strongly advised.
Original language | English |
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Article number | PMID: 26716398 |
Pages (from-to) | 1947-1954 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Head Neck |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | S1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2016 |
Keywords
- mandibular ameloblastoma
- giant mandibular ameloblastoma
- recurrence
- immediate reconstruction
- free fibular flap