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Adenoameloblastoma
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Overview
Adenoameloblastoma is a lesion that is often found in the upper jaw. Some consider it a non-cancerous tumor, others a hamartoma (tumor-like growth) or cyst. Often, an early sign of the lesion is painless swelling. These tumors are rarely found outside of the jaw.[1]
References
- Larsen P. Benign Epithelial Odontogenic Tumors. In: Cumming eds. Otolaryngology: Head & Neck Surgery, 4th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Mosby, Inc; 2005.
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