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  1. Ameloblastoma
    AmeloblastomaTumor of epithelium
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  2. Ameloblastoma - Overview

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    Also known as: adamantioma
    A large, locally-aggressive but benign tumor that forms in the jaw closer to molar teeth. This can cause pain and swelling in the jaw and very rare case it can spread to other parts of the body.
    How common is condition?
    Extremely rare (Fewer than 1,000 cases per year in US)
    Is condition treatable?
    Treatable by a medical professional
    Does diagnosis require lab test or imaging?
    Requires lab test or imaging
    Time taken for recovery
    Can last several years or be lifelong
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    Common for ages 35-50
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    More common in males
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    Family history may increase likelihood
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    Causes

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    • The disease is thought to arise from environmental influence in a genetically predisposed person. The influence arises from:
    • Injury to the jaw
    • Viral infection to the jaw
    • Mineral deficiencies leading to poor jaw structure

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    Symptoms

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    Contact your provider if experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms.

    Ameloblastomas are benign growths arising from the jaw. Thus they present as masses that may displace bones or at times spread up to the nasal cavity. The symptoms include:

    • Jaw pain
    • Jaw swelling
    • Nasal congestion
    • Difficulty opening the mouth

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    What is Ameloblastic Carcinoma?
    Ameloblastic carcinomas are rare tumors approximately accounting for 1% of jaw tumors 1,2. They have been found in a wide age range and are more common in men 1. The diagnosis is established histologically. Ameloblastic carcinomas might present with symptoms such as swelling, pain, ulceration, dysphonia, or spasms of the chewing muscles 2,3.
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    Diagnosis

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    One or more of these tests may be recommended by your medical provider.
    Diagnosis may be incidental during routine imaging test or may arise from the identification of a mass that is slowly growing and arising from the jaw.

    Common tests & procedures

    OPG scan: Shows a lesion with soap bubble appearance.

    CT scan: CT scan of the mandible is taken for identification of size and exact location of the tumor.

    Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): MRI scan of the mandible is taken for identification of size and exact location of the tumor.

    Biopsy: To rule out cancerous tumors.

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    Ameloblastoma - Symptoms and cause…
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  1. nih.gov
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles

    Malignant ameloblastoma: a challenging diagnosis - PMC

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  2. National Center for Biotechnology Information
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    Ameloblastoma - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf

    Jul 3, 2023 · The thinking is that malignant ameloblastomas comprise less than 1% of all ameloblastomas. Ameloblasts are of ectodermal origin and derived from oral epithelium. The cells are only present during tooth development that …

  3. nih.gov
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles

    Ameloblastoma: An Updated Narrative Review of an …

    Ameloblastoma is one of the most common benign odontogenic tumors of the jaw that constitutes about 10% of all tumors that arise in the mandible and maxilla. It is a slow-growing but locally invasive tumor that presents with painless …

  4. Explore Malignant Ameloblastoma

  5. Mayo Clinic
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    Ameloblastoma - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

  6. nih.gov
    https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › articles

    Metastasizing Ameloblastoma: A 10 Year Clinicopathological …

  7. PubMed
    https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov

    Malignant ameloblastoma: classification, diagnostic, and …

  8. ScienceDirect
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    Malignant ameloblastoma: Classification, diagnostic, and …

  9. Cleveland Clinic
    https://my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseases

    Ameloblastoma: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment - Cleveland Clinic

  10. Radiopaedia
    https://radiopaedia.org › articles › ameloblastic-carcinoma

    Ameloblastic carcinoma | Radiology Reference Article

  11. PathologyOutlines.com
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    Pathology Outlines - Ameloblastoma

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