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==Description==  

==Description==  

The lesions appear as masses that are friable and ulcerated. Many amyloid-producing odontogenic tumours are [[Neoplasia - Pathology#Nomenclature|melanotic]] which makes them difficult to distinguish from the more aggressive malignant melanoma. They can erode but not infiltrate adjacent bone.

The lesions appear as masses that are friable and ulcerated. Many amyloid-producing odontogenic tumours are [[Neoplasia - Pathology#Nomenclature|melanotic]] which makes them difficult to distinguish from the more aggressive malignant melanoma. They can erode but not infiltrate adjacent bone.

 

 

==Diagnosis==

==Diagnosis==

===Clinical Signs===

===Clinical Signs===

*halitosis

Include halitosis, oral bleeding, dental disruption or loss, facial or mandibular deformity, excessive salivation, growth protruding from the mouth and rarely dysphagia.

*oral bleeding

*dental disruption or loss

*facial or mandibular deformity

*excessive salivation

*growth protruding from the mouth

*dysphagia occurs rarely

   

   

===Diagnostic Imaging===

===Diagnostic Imaging===