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Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor - Case report of a rare entity
Inês Salgado1, Miguel Vilares1, Ricardo Nogueira1
1Department of Head and Neck Surgery, Instituto Português de Oncologia de Lisboa Francisco Gentil, Portugal.
International Journal of Surgery Case Reports
|March 27, 2021
Summary
Dentinogenic ghost cell tumors (DGCT) are rare odontogenic tumors. Early diagnosis and surgical resection are crucial due to their local invasiveness and recurrence risk.
Area of Science:
- Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Oncology
Background:
- Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor (DGCT) is a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm.
- Characterized by local invasiveness and potential for recurrence.
- Approximately 60 cases documented in medical literature.
Observation:
- A 47-year-old female presented with a 2-year history of an expansive bone lesion.
- Radiographic imaging revealed a multilocular mass in the left superior maxilla.
- Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis of DGCT.
Findings:
- Central DGCT predominantly affects males aged 40-60, typically in the posterior jaw regions.
- Often asymptomatic with non-specific symptoms.
- While typically unilocular radiographically, this case presented as multilocular.
Implications:
- Extended local resection is the recommended treatment due to high recurrence rates.
- Understanding this rare entity is vital for accurate diagnosis and effective management.
- Highlights the importance of considering atypical presentations in rare tumor diagnosis.
