Feb 15th, 2019 - Diagnosis Ameloblastoma diagnosis might begin with tests such as: Imaging tests. X-ray, CT and MRI scans help doctors determine the extent of an ameloblastoma. The growth or tumor may sometimes be found on routine X-rays at the dentist's office. Tissue test. To confirm the diagnosis, doctors may remove a sample of tissue or a sample of cells and send it to a lab for testing. Care at Mayo Clinic...

Feb 15th, 2019 - Overview Ameloblastoma is a rare, noncancerous (benign) tumor that develops most often in the jaw near the molars. Ameloblastoma begins in the cells that form the protective enamel lining on your teeth. Ameloblastoma occurs in men more often than it occurs in women. Though it can be diagnosed at any age, ameloblastoma is most often diagnosed in adults in their 40s through 60s. Ameloblastoma can...

Feb 15th, 2019 - Ameloblastoma care at Mayo Clinic Your Mayo Clinic care team At Mayo Clinic, ear, nose and throat specialists (otorhinolaryngologists) work with experts in plastic and reconstructive surgery, oral and maxillofacial surgery, pathology, radiation oncology, and oncology, to form a multidisciplinary team to care for people with ameloblastoma. Other professionals are included as needed. Advanced tes...