Squamous cell carcinoma arising in residual odontogenic cyst. Report of a case and review of literature.
Odontogenic cysts are common pathologic lesions found in the oral and perioral structures. A case of squamous cell carcinoma arising within the lining of a large odontogenic cyst is described. Clinical and pathologic aspects of the previously reported cases are presented.
Schwimmer
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Department of Dentistry, Beth Israel Medical Center--Mount Sinai School of Medicine, City University of New York.
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Morrison
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D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000209:etiology* / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000150:complications* / Q000473:pathology