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. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Ameloblastoma is available below.
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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.
Source - National Institutes of Health (NIH)
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