Malignant transformation in odontogenic keratocysts. Case report.
Squamous cell carcinoma arising in the epithelial lining of an odontogenic keratocyst is a rare finding. Up to now, only 12 cases have been reported in the literature. The present work reports a new case diagnosed in a 70 year old man. The clinical, radiographic, and histopathological findings and the treatment are described.
Keszler
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Catedra de Anatomia Patologica Facultad de Odontologia U.B.A. Marcelo T. Alvear 2142, Sector A C1122 AAH Buenos Aires, Argentina. akeszler@hotmail.com
Piloni
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D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000473:pathology*; D002471:Cell Transformation, Neoplastic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008336:Mandibular Diseases / Q000473:pathology*; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000473:pathology*; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000473:pathology*