A case of dentinogenic ghost cell tumor
- Author:
Jon Michael Vincent Soon
1
;
Jose Carnate Jr.
1
,
2
Author Information
- Publication Type:Case Reports
- Keywords: Dentinogenic ghost cell tumor; Ghost cells
- MeSH: Odontogenic Cysts; Odontogenic Tumors
- From: Philippine Journal of Pathology 2021;6(2):38-40
- CountryPhilippines
- Language:English
- Abstract: Among the ghost cell lesions, Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumors (DGCT) are among the rarest. We report a case of a 45-year-old Filipino man, who presented with a right mandibular mass. Microscopic examination showed a solid neoplasm composed of islands of odontogenic epithelium with areas showing aberrant keratinization forming ghost cells and dentinoid material. We also discuss the pertinent differential diagnosis of ghost cell-containing odontogenic tumors. We report this case due to its rarity, its morphological resemblance to ameloblastoma, and its potential for malignant transformation.
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