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Diagnosed with Ameloblastoma

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: Oct 28 6:03pm | Replies (227)
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@tomschwerdt

Hi, @zigvero24 !

Has there been a biopsy to verify the diagnosis of a "cyst"? In my experience, it takes quite awhile (and both times a transfer from the regular pathologist to a specialist pathologist, then more waiting) to get a definitive answer on ameloblastoma.

For me, the first step after dental X-ray discovery and oral surgeon consult was to have a biopsy taken. Both times.

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zigvero24 | @zigvero24 | Apr 6 1:25pm

So, X-ray showed the ‘cyst’. We went to see a maxillofacial surgeon locally and he was concerned about removing it in the office so he referred us to the another surgeon at University of Florida Jacksonville, where they determined that they would do an outpatient procedure to remove it, as well as 2 molars, and do a biopsy at that time. I’m concerned that they should do the biopsy BEFORE this procedure. Your thoughts are appreciated.

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