Ameloblastic Carcinoma Arising from Anterior Skull Base

ABSTRACT

Ameloblastic carcinoma (AC) is an aggressive malignant epithelial odontogenic tumor. It may appear de novo or originate from a pre-existing ameloblastoma or odontogenic cyst. To our knowledge, an AC that originates from the anterior skull base has not been reported before in the English literature. We report a case of an AC that originated from the anterior skull base and invaded the dura of the anterior fossa and discuss its clinical course and treatment.

KEYWORDS

Ameloblastoma - ameloblastic carcinoma - odontogenic carcinoma - skull base

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