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Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma-a rare case report
A Ravi Prakash1, V Sairam2, P Srinivas Reddy3
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology, G. Pulla Reddy Dental College & Hospital, Nandhyal Road, Kurnool, 518002 Andhra Pradesh India.
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery
|April 4, 2015
Summary
Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is a rare jaw tumor typically affecting older women in the mandible's front. This report details an unusual case in a younger male, presenting in the mandible's rear, highlighting diagnostic features.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic neoplasms
- Oncology
Background:
- Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma (CCOC) is an uncommon odontogenic tumor.
- It typically affects the anterior mandible and shows a female predilection.
- Peak incidence occurs in the 5th and 7th decades of life.
Observation:
- This report presents a rare case of CCOC in a 42-year-old male patient.
- The tumor occurred in the posterior region of the mandible, an atypical location.
- Clinicopathologic features were thoroughly evaluated and confirmed via histopathologic examination.
Findings:
- The histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma.
- The case presented with atypical demographic and location characteristics compared to established literature.
- This case adds to the existing body of literature on CCOC.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of CCOC's clinical presentation and potential variations.
- It underscores the importance of considering CCOC in differential diagnoses, even with atypical features.
- Further research into CCOC's diverse presentations may improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes.
