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Peripheral squamous odontogenic tumour
The British Journal of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
|October 1, 1985
Summary
Squamous odontogenic tumour (SOT), a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm, recurred peripherally in a young female patient 13 years after initial excision. Histopathology confirmed SOT in both primary and recurrent lesions, indicating extra-osseous involvement.
Area of Science:
- Oral pathology
- Odontogenic neoplasms
- Epithelial tumours
Background:
- Squamous odontogenic tumour (SOT) is an uncommon benign epithelial neoplasm originating from odontogenic epithelium.
- Peripheral SOT, occurring outside the jawbone, is exceptionally rare.
- Understanding SOT recurrence and presentation is crucial for accurate diagnosis and management.
Observation:
- A case of recurrent peripheral Squamous Odontogenic Tumour (SOT) in an 11-year-old female is presented.
- The initial SOT was excised from the anterior maxillary palatal mucosa in 1971.
- A recurrence in the same location was diagnosed in 1984, with identical histopathological features.
Findings:
- Both the primary and recurrent lesions exhibited histopathological characteristics consistent with SOT.
- Clinical and radiographic assessments supported extra-osseous involvement for both tumours.
- The recurrent SOT demonstrated a significant latency period of 13 years.
Implications:
- This case highlights the potential for peripheral SOT recurrence, even after complete excision.
- It underscores the importance of long-term follow-up for patients diagnosed with SOT.
- Further research into the etiology and behavior of peripheral SOT is warranted.