An immature epithelial tumor of the JAW originating from the epithelial rests of Malassez or from other epithelial remnants of the ENAMEL from the developmental period. It is a slowly growing tumor, usually benign, but displays a marked propensity for invasive growth.

Annotation

benign or malignant; coordinate IM with probably JAW NEOPLASMS (IM) or precoordinated jaw/neoplasm term (IM)

DUI

D000564 MeSH Browser

CUI

M0000883

History note

1965 (1963)

Public note

1965; see ADAMANTINOMA 1963-1964