Ameloblastoma is the most common tumor among odontogenic tumors. Statistical reports show that this tumor is frequently seen in the mandible, but is relatively rare in the maxilla.
This report deals with the detailed description of a case of the ameloblastoma in the maxilla.
The patient, an 82-year-old male, was referred to our clinic with complaining of swelling of the palate.
Excision was done under general anesthesia. The tumor was a grayish mass, and its size was about 42×31×20 mm. Histopathological diagnosis was ameloblastoma of the maxilla.
There was no sign of recurrence at about 2.5 years after the operation.
