The Journal of Laryngology & Otology

Table of Contents - 2007 - Volume 121, Issue 01  


Clinical Records

Ameloblastoma: a rare nasal polyp

D Bray a1c1 , A Michael a1 , D T Falconer a2 and H S Kaddour a1
a1 Departments of Otolaryngology, Harold Wood Hospital, Romford, UK
a2 Departments of Maxillofacial Surgery, Harold Wood Hospital, Romford, UK.

Article author query
bray d   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
michael a   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
falconer dt   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 
kaddour hs   [PubMed][Google Scholar] 

Abstract

Ameloblastoma is an odontogenic neoplasm of enamel organ type tissue which does not undergo transformation to the point of enamel formation. We present the second case in the English literature of maxillary ameloblastoma that presented with nasal obstruction and rhinorrhoea, and the first to be excised using a combined maxillotomy and endoscopic ethmoidectomy. The patient had no previous dental history. The unusual presenting symptoms, as well as the highly destructive nature of these lesions when arising in the maxilla, make them worthy of consideration in the differential diagnosis of nasal and maxillary masses. We discuss the clinical features, pathology and management of these lesions and review the literature.

(Published Online November 1 2006)
(Accepted February 8 2006)


Key Words: Ameloblastoma; Maxillary Neoplasms; Nasal Polyp.

Correspondence:
c1 Address for correspondence: Mr D Bray, 6 Bedford Terrace, Royal Tunbridge Wells TN1 1YJ, UK. E-mail: dbray@doctors.org.uk

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