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Ameloblastoma MeSH Descriptor Data 2024


MeSH Heading
Ameloblastoma
Tree Number(s)
C04.557.695.065
Unique ID
D000564
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000564
Annotation
benign or malignant; coordinate IM with probably JAW NEOPLASMS (IM) or precoordinated jaw/neoplasm term (IM)
Scope Note
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.
NLM Classification #
WU 280
See Also
Ameloblasts
Public MeSH Note
1965; see ADAMANTINOMA 1963-1964
History Note
1965 (1963)
Date Established
1965/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2009/07/06
Ameloblastoma Preferred
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