What is Ameloblastoma?
• Ameloblastoma: A very rare disorder involving the jaw and sinuses. Cyts or tumors which may be malignant form in the jaw, sinus, nose or eye socket areas. • Ameloblastoma: The most common odontogenic tumor, arising from the epithelial component of the embryonic tooth and usually affecting the molar-ramus region of the mandible or maxilla. Although most ameloblastomas are morphologically and clinically benign, they may cause extensive local destruction, recur, or metastasize. — 2004 Source – Diseases Database Ameloblastoma is listed as a “rare disease” by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). This means that Ameloblastoma, or a subtype of Ameloblastoma, affects less than 200,000 people in the US population.
Ameloblastoma is a condition where a tumor, usually benign, affects the jaw, typically where the third molar would be located. It can also affect the sinuses and tissues around the eye sockets. Ameloblastomas are formed from the cells that create the enamel of teeth. Unfortunately, once an ameloblastoma is removed, reoccurrence is likely. Opposite to what most people would expect, calcified tissue is not formed inside the ameloblastoma tumor, making it a softer tumor – similar to an organ. Only one percent of tumors in the mouth region are ameloblastomas. In fact, it has been termed a “rare” disease by the National Institute of Health (NIH) because it affects fewer than 200,000 individuals in the United States. It affects both men and women in equal numbers. Children as young as 21 months have been reported to have the condition; however, most cases that are reported indicated that the individuals are in their 30s and 40s. The tumors are usually very aggressive – and most of the time t
