title: Odontogenic epithelial hamartomas in periodontal structures.
abstract: 4 hamartomas apparently derived from remnants of the dental lamina and enamel organ are reported in a collection of human jaw specimens. These epithelial lesions represent a transitional stage between a developmental anomaly and a distinct odontogenic neoplasm. Earlier reports indicated that such lesions with clinical symptoms are rare; however, this study suggests a more common occurrence on a microscopic level.
authors.affiliation: Department of Periodontology, Colombia University, School of Dental and Oral Surgery, New York, N.Y.
authors.forename: B S
authors.initials: BS
authors.lastname: Moskow
authors.forename: E
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Baden
mesh_terms: D001853:Bone Marrow / Q000473:pathology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000473:pathology; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005881:Gingiva / Q000473:pathology; D005887:Gingival Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000473:pathology*