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Pindborg tumor.

Santhosh Kumar Caliaperoumal¹, S Gowri¹, J Dinakar¹

¹Department of Oral Pathology, Sri Ramakrishna Dental College and Hospital, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.

Contemporary Clinical Dentistry

|April 5, 2016

Summary

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Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT), a rare Pindborg tumor, presented as a painless mandibular swelling in a 42-year-old male. This case highlights the clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic features of this uncommon odontogenic neoplasm.

Keywords:

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor odontogenic epithelial tumor pindborg tumor

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Area of Science:

Oral pathology
Odontogenic neoplasms
Neoplasms of the jaw

Background:

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT), or Pindborg tumor, is an uncommon benign odontogenic neoplasm.
CEOT accounts for approximately 1% of all odontogenic tumors.
The diagnosis of CEOT is based on characteristic clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic findings.

Observation:

A 42-year-old male presented with a painless bony swelling in the mandible.
Clinical examination revealed a firm, non-tender mass.
Radiographic imaging showed a well-defined radiolucent lesion with internal calcifications.

Findings:

Histopathologic examination confirmed the diagnosis of CEOT.
The tumor exhibited characteristic features, including sheets of polyhedral cells with intercellular bridges and amyloid-like hyaline globules.
Calcifications were noted within the tumor stroma.

Implications:

This case contributes to the limited literature on CEOT, emphasizing the importance of recognizing its diverse presentations.
Accurate diagnosis of CEOT is crucial for appropriate management and to prevent recurrence.
Further research into the pathogenesis and molecular mechanisms of CEOT may lead to novel therapeutic strategies.