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Diagnosed /w Ameloblastoma. Young Adult

Head & Neck Cancer | Last Active: May 12 9:40pm | Replies (26)

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I was 28 when diagnosed. When removing the ameloblastoma they had to remove 2 molars as well. I only chew on the non-surgery side. I do get some jaw pain here and there.
Are there any other people here that have had ameloblastoma removed with free-flap surgery and reconstructed with their fibula….what kind of follow up testing do you have done since your surgery? CT scan? MRI? Both? With or without contrast? Or both? This would be very helpful for me to know.

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Hi Kris,
I have had the surgery but not for Ameloblastoma. It was due to osteoradionecrosis. Anyway I have yearly CT scan without contrast and a good check over by the surgery staff. This year will be five years out from surgery. Other than that, I am doing fine aside from some recent foot pain on the cut leg.