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Clear cell calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor. A case report.
A Schmidt-Westhausen1, H P Philipsen, P A Reichart
1Abteilung für zahnärztliche Chirurgie/Oralchirurgie Nord-Freie Universität Berlin, Germany.
International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
|February 1, 1992
Summary
Clear cell variants of odontogenic tumors are rare. This study describes a clear cell calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor case, recommending en bloc resection for treatment.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Oncology
- Head and Neck Surgery
Background:
- Clear cell variants of odontogenic tumors are exceptionally rare in oral pathology.
- Understanding the cellular origins of these variants is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
Observation:
- A unique case of clear cell calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CCEOT) in the mandible of a 38-year-old Caucasian male is presented.
- This case was analyzed in comparison to eight previously documented instances of CCEOT.
Findings:
- The precise origin of clear cells within odontogenic tumors remains undetermined.
- The presented case highlights the rarity and specific clinical presentation of CCEOT.
Implications:
- En bloc resection is the recommended surgical approach for managing clear cell calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumors.
- Further research into the histogenesis of clear cells in odontogenic neoplasms is warranted.