Maxillary calcifying epithelial odontogenic (Pindborg) tumor presenting with abnormal eye signs: case report and literature review.
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumors (CEOT) are uncommon, accounting for less than 1% of all odontogenic tumors. The CEOT, since its description by Pindborg in 1958 as a separate pathologic entity, is commonly known as the Pindborg tumor. We present an unusual case of such a tumor in the maxilla presenting with abnormal eye signs. The case demonstrates the use of a Le Fort I down-fracture osteotomy approach to maxillary tumors.
Bridle
Chris
C
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, London. cjbchris@hotmail.com
Visram
Karima
K
Piper
Kim
K
Ali
Nayeem
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D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000601:surgery; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005094:Exophthalmos / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D008444:Maxillary Sinus Neoplasms / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D019340:Osteotomy, Le Fort