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3-Dimensional reconstruction of CT imaging shows recurrent tumour of the grafted bone and remnant coronoid process.
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Panoramic radiograph and CT scan revealed multilocular radiolucent lesion in the previously operated site (Figure 1).
Surgical photograph shows the exposure of the lesion.
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The excision of the lesion with 1 cm uninvolved soft tissue margin was performed through the previous scar (Figures 2 and 3).
Surgical specimen.
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The excision of the lesion with 1 cm uninvolved soft tissue margin was performed through the previous scar (Figures 2 and 3).
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Preoperative CT scan shows the recurrent ameloblastoma in the infratemporal fossa.
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MR imaging studies showed heterogeneously enhancing altered signal intensity lesion (measures 4.4 cm x 3.7 cm x 4.6 cm) with tiny cystic areas noted in the right infratemporal fossa (Figure 4).
Intraoperative photograph shows the transzygomatic approach and the defect restored with temporalis muscle.
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The patient underwent tumour excision with a layer of overlying soft tissue through transzygomatic approach (Figures 5 and 6).
Excised specimen.
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The patient underwent tumour excision with a layer of overlying soft tissue through transzygomatic approach (Figures 5 and 6).