The Calcifying Epithelial Odonogenic Tumor: Report of a Case.
- Author:
Seung Hyun LEE
1
;
Eui Hwan KWANG
;
Sang Rae LEE
;
Mitsuo HOSAKA
Author Information
1. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, College of Dentistry, Kyung Hee University, Korea.
- Publication Type:Case Report
- MeSH:
Adult;
Humans;
Male;
Mandible;
Odontogenic Tumors;
Tooth, Unerupted
- From:Journal of Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology
1998;28(2):521-537
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor is a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm which was first described by Pindborg in 1955 and accounts for less than 1% of all odontogenic tumors. The tumor occurs primarily in the molar-premolar region of the mandible, and 52% of cases are associated with an unerupted tooth. The clinical feature is most commonly a slow-growing painless swelling. The tumor may show considerable radiographic variation and usually characteristic histopathologic features. In this study, we report a case of the calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor on the left mandibular body and ramus area in a 28-year-old male with a brief review of the concerned literatures.
