Odontogenic tumors of the maxillary sinus.
OBJECTIVE
To help the clinician understand the different odontogenic tumors found commonly in the maxillary sinus in terms of clinical and radiographic findings, diagnosis and treatment.


RESULTS
The classification of odontogenic tumors has changed recently with the addition of the odontogenic keratocyst and calcifying odontogenic cyst (Gorlin cyst) from the realm of odontogenic cysts to being classified by the WHO as odontogenic tumors based upon their neoplastic biologic behavior. The odontogenic keratocyst is now called a keratocystic odontogenic tumor. The calcifying odontogenic cyst is now called a calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor.


CONCLUSIONS
The diagnosis of odontogenic tumors of the maxillary sinus is difficult and challenging. Surgeons need to work in conjunction with an oral and maxillofacial pathologist to ensure accurate diagnosis for proper surgical planning.
Press
Steven G
SG
Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Nashville, Tennessee 37232-5225, USA. steven.press@vanderbilt.edu
D000564:Ameloblastoma / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D002114:Calcinosis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005350:Fibroma; D006801:Humans; D007633:Keratins; D008443:Maxillary Sinus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D009805:Odontogenesis; D009807:Odontogenic Cysts / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D010255:Paranasal Sinus Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000473:pathology*; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed
D007633:Keratins