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Ameloblastomatous Calcifying Odontogenic Cyst: A Rare Entity
Urvi Shah1, Hiren Patel1, Haren Pandya1
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Dental Science, Dharmsinh Desai University, Nadiad, Gujarat, India.
Annals of Maxillofacial Surgery
|July 3, 2018
Summary
Ameloblastomatous calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC) is a rare jaw lesion requiring differentiation from ameloblastoma. This case report highlights the need for conservative management and further research into this rare COC variant.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Cystic Lesions of the Jaw
Background:
- Ameloblastomatous calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC) is an exceptionally rare variant of COC, a jaw cyst.
- It requires careful differentiation from ameloblastoma ex COC, which necessitates aggressive surgical treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a case of ameloblastomatous COC in the mandibular angle.
- To review existing literature on this rare entity.
- To emphasize its inclusion in the differential diagnosis of jaw lesions.
Main Methods:
- Comprehensive literature search using PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, MEDLINE, and Cochrane Library.
- Keywords included: ameloblastomatous COC, calcifying odontogenic cyst, ameloblastoma, jaw lesions, Gorlin cyst.
Main Results:
- This report details the 22nd documented case of ameloblastomatous COC.
- The case involves a 20-year-old female with a lesion in the right mandibular angle.
- A review of 21 previously reported cases is included.
Conclusions:
- Ameloblastomatous COC, a COC subtype, needs differentiation from true ameloblastoma for appropriate conservative surgical management.
- Increased case reporting is crucial due to limited data on its behavior.
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