A rare case of ameloblastic carcinoma.

Ameloblastic carcinoma is a rare type of ameloblastoma that has received little mention in the literature. While a number of cases have been published over many years, no institution has been able to produce a substantial case series. Ameloblastic carcinoma originates in the embryonic tooth components.

Pseudogout mimicking an infratemporal fossa tumor.

Background: The infratemporal fossa is a well-concealed, complex anatomical space. Neoplasms arising in this area are heterogenous in nature and have an insidious onset and usually present late.

Methods And Results: We present a case of a 71-year-old woman who presented with worsening facial pain, trismus, and a large mass in her infratemporal fossa with minimal associated temporomandibular joint destruction.

The need for a better prognostic staging system in patients with metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Purpose Of Review: A validated and universal staging system for metastatic cutaneous head and neck squamous cell carcinoma that accurately describes its clinical behaviour is vital for prognostication and management. The current clinical staging system is not specific for the head and neck and makes no allowances for disease extent. The lack of an improved staging system prevents any meaningful research into improved treatment strategies in patients with head and neck cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma.

Cutaneous head and neck squamous cell carcinoma metastatic to cervical lymph nodes (nonparotid): a better outcome with surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy.

Objective: The aim of this study is to report on the experience of treating cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) metastatic to cervical (nonparotid) lymph nodes at the Head and Neck Unit, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, Australia.

Study Design: Retrospective chart review.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with previously untreated metastatic cutaneous SCC to cervical lymph nodes (levels I-V) and treated with radiotherapy, surgery, or surgery and adjuvant radiotherapy were identified.