In the early days of the pandemic lockdown, I had an MRI for my pituitary gland requested by my PCP and while not in the target zone, a 'mass' could be seen in my upper right sinus cavity. So I was referred to an ENT but it took weeks to get into to see him because COVID-19 protocols were fluid. After several weeks, my ENT performed a 360 CT scan confirming the tumor's location and size. It was removed through my nose via day surgery a few weeks later and the pathology confirmed the removed tissue was an Ameloblastoma tumor.

With follow-ups exams (via video camera up my nose) with my ENT, and while unspoken, I could see the concern in his body language and facial expressions. The tumor was re-growing. An MRI six months after removal confirmed such and I was referred to a local maxillary surgeon and dental specialist (prosthodontist).

But I ended up choosing the Mayo Clinic with Dr. Arce and his partner (name escapes me). After a six hour maxillary re-section surgery with an FFF, the tumor was removed for the 2nd time 13 months after the ENT's surgery.

I visit Rochester once a year (during the summer, never again in the winter, I'm from Texas) to see Dr. Arce and Dr. Mueller. My local ENT performs a nose video exam and orders an MRI once a year to confirm no re-growth.