A 24-year-old computer technician notes a progressive increase in the size of his left jaw. After x-rays are taken and a biopsy is done, a diagnosis of ameloblastoma is established. What should be the next step in management?
Correct Answer: Excision of lesions with 1-2 cm of normal mandible
Description: Ameloblastoma is a benign tumor and usually occurs at the junction of the body and ramus of the mandible. Although it is a benign tumor, it recurs if inadequately excised. It is relatively radioresistant. Histologically, odontogenic epithelium is seen in connective tissue stroma with extensive areas of cystic degeneration.
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