Ameloblastic Carcinoma of the Maxilla With Uncommon Sinus Manifestations. 2024

Faizaan Khan, and Isuru Somawardana, and Matthew Mitchell, and Mopileola Tomi Adewumi, and Blaine Berger, and Blake Marmie, and Lisa Lopez, and David Clark
Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.

Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) represents a distinct challenge in the realm of odontogenic malignancies due to its rarity and aggressive nature. We present a unique case of AC in a 70-year-old male, retired dry cleaner, with symptoms initially suggestive of chronic allergic rhinitis and recurrent acute sinusitis with asymmetric facial edema and paresthesia. Detailed evaluation revealed a prominent mass in the right maxillary sinus with extensive cortical destruction. Pathological assessment post-right maxillectomy identified a high-grade AC with malignant spindle cell transformation. The patient underwent subsequent interventions, including neck dissection and radiation therapy. Twelve months post-presentation, the patient was recovering appropriately without evidence of recurrence of malignancy. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges posed by AC as well as its unique presentations emphasizing the importance of a comprehensive approach and multidisciplinary management. It also raises considerations about potential chemical exposure implications in AC development.

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