Ameloblastoma of the maxilla: CT and MR appearance.
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This paper describes the CT and MR appearance of an ameloblastoma that involved the maxilla, infratemporal fossa, and adjacent structures. Although not pathognomonic, the multicystic appearance of an ameloblastoma may suggest the correct diagnosis.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology
دوره 14 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1993