Odontogenic neoplasm
Odontogenic neoplasm
Definition
A benign or malignant neoplasm arising from tooth-forming tissues. It occurs in the maxillofacial skeleton or the gingiva. Benign tumors are slow growing and are not associated with specific clinical symptoms. Pain is absent or slight. Malignant tumors are usually associated with rapid swelling and pain.
Also known as calcareous tooth neoplasm, calcareous tooth neoplasm (disease), calcareous tooth tumor, calcareous tooth tumour, neoplasm of calcareous tooth, odontogenic neoplasm, odontogenic tumor, odontogenic tumour, tumor of calcareous tooth, tumour of calcareous tooth — per MONDO
Also identified as
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Calcareous tooth | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Craniocervical region | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |