Related Experiment Videos
Benign cementoblastoma. A review and five new cases
M Ulmansky1, E Hjørting-Hansen, F Praetorius
1Division of Oral Pathology, Hebrew University-Hadassah School of Dental Medicine, Jerusalem, Israel.
Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, and Oral Pathology
|January 1, 1994
Summary
Benign cementoblastoma is a rare jaw tumor primarily affecting young females under 30, often presenting with pain in the mandibular molar-premolar area. This study reviews 71 cases, detailing key features, treatment, and diagnosis.
Area of Science:
- Oral Pathology
- Odontogenic Tumors
- Radiology
Background:
- Benign cementoblastoma is an uncommon odontogenic tumor.
- It typically affects young individuals and presents with specific clinical and radiographic features.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report five new cases of benign cementoblastoma.
- To review 66 previously reported bonafide cases.
- To consolidate understanding of its epidemiology, clinical presentation, radiographic characteristics, treatment, and differential diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- Case series of five new patients.
- Comprehensive literature review of 66 previously published benign cementoblastoma cases.
- Analysis of clinical, radiographic, and histopathologic findings.
Main Results:
- Benign cementoblastoma predominantly affects patients under 30, with a slight female predilection.
- The mandibular molar-premolar region is the most common site.
- Key features include pain, jaw expansion, and a radiopaque mass with a radiolucent halo.
Conclusions:
- Benign cementoblastoma remains an infrequent entity with characteristic clinical and radiographic signs.
- Accurate histopathologic evaluation is crucial for differential diagnosis.
- Understanding these features aids in appropriate management and prognosis.