Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor

**Semantic type:** Neoplastic Process

**Definition:** A benign, slow growing neoplasm arising from tooth-forming tissues. The vast majority of cases are intraosseous and most often grow in the maxilla. It is characterized by the presence of odontogenic epithelium which is embedded in a connective tissue stroma. Local excision is curative and recurrences are very rare.

**Synonyms:** - AOT - Adenomatoid Odontogenic Neoplasm - Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor