“Quiste maxilar secundario a ameloblastoma”

Abstract

The aim of this present case is to analyze the maxillary cyst secondary to ameloblastoma in a 23-year-old patient living in Latacunga, with a history of sinusitis treated empirically, in addition to the third trimester of pregnancy; Goes to health home, for presenting a slow and progressive growth of mass in right hemicara causing deformity, pain, paresthesias and eye discomfort.

Axial and computerized tomography shows a cystic lesion located in the right maxillary antrum which causes expansion and destruction of the medial wall and the anterior wall of the same, towards its upper portion attached to the floor of the orbit is a corresponding tooth to the canine with bone destruction.

Maxillo Facial Surgeon who diagnoses maxillary cyst decides its surgical resolution due to the functional and aesthetic commitment, performing mass exceresis and establishing a diagnosis of solid ameloblastoma.

The objective of the case analysis is to analyze the different diagnostic and therapeutic methods for the detection, intervention and treatment of immediate and timely cases of ameloblastoma.

At the conclusion of the case analysis, we identified the risk factors that influence the clinical picture, such as the growth of the mass for approximately 3 centimeters, inflammation processes and paresthesias as a secondary symptom. The visit to the specialist by private consultation managed to establish an adequate follow-up to avoid possible complications. Finally the surgical treatment used is described, being the exceresis and plaque placement recovering the functionality and aesthetics of the affected part.

The aim of this present case is to analyze the maxillary cyst secondary to ameloblastoma in a 23-year-old patient living in Latacunga, with a history of sinusitis treated empirically, in addition to the third trimester of pregnancy; Goes to health home, for presenting a slow and progressive growth of mass in right hemicara causing deformity, pain, paresthesias and eye discomfort.

Axial and computerized tomography shows a cystic lesion located in the right maxillary antrum which causes expansion and destruction of the medial wall and the anterior wall of the same, towards its upper portion attached to the floor of the orbit is a corresponding tooth to the canine with bone destruction.

Maxillo Facial Surgeon who diagnoses maxillary cyst decides its surgical resolution due to the functional and aesthetic commitment, performing mass exceresis and establishing a diagnosis of solid ameloblastoma.

The objective of the case analysis is to analyze the different diagnostic and therapeutic methods for the detection, intervention and treatment of immediate and timely cases of ameloblastoma.

At the conclusion of the case analysis, we identified the risk factors that influence the clinical picture, such as the growth of the mass for approximately 3 centimeters, inflammation processes and paresthesias as a secondary symptom. The visit to the specialist by private consultation managed to establish an adequate follow-up to avoid possible complications. Finally the surgical treatment used is described, being the exceresis and plaque placement recovering the functionality and aesthetics of the affected part.