Synonyms

Adamantinoma, NOS

Definitions

Nasal cavity and Sinuses
ICD-O-3 topography code:	C30-C31

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.

Bone
ICD-O-3 topography code:	C40-C41

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 ¹

Barnes L, Eveson JW, Reichart P, Sidransky D (Eds.)
World Health Organization Classification of Tumours. Pathology and Genetics of Head and Neck Tumours.
3rd Edition
IARC Press: Lyon 2005

. Although most ameloblastomas are morphologically and clinically benign, they may cause extensive local destruction, recur, or metastasize.