Musculoskeletal CT Appearances

Ameloblastoma CT Findings

• Most commonly occurs in posterior mandible
• Presents as an expansile, radiolucent, multilocular mass
• Internal Septations form “honeycomb” appearance

Other Information About Ameloblastoma

Etiology:

• Unknown

Epidemiology:

• Very rare
• Most common in 4th-7th decades of life
• More common in Africa and Asia

Presentation:

• Slow-growing swelling around jaw
• Dental malocclusion
• Loose teeth
• Palpable mass

Prognosis:

• Ameloblastomas are benign but can cause severe facial disfigurement
• Maxillofacial surgery is needed to remove the tumor
• Recurrence is not uncommon