Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor: report of two cases.
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare, benign odontogenic tumor. It constitutes 0.4-3% of all odontogenic tumors. There is only a single case, which has been reported in the Indian literature that too in cytology. Microscopically, these are composed of large sheets of epithelial cells, amorphous amyloid-like material and calcification. Although these lesions are benign, they can be locally aggressive, but malignant transformation and metastasis is rare. Considering its locally aggressive nature, appropriate management and long-term follow-up is recommended. We describe two cases of CEOT involving the hard palate and leading to facial alterations.
Mandal
Shramana
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Department of Pathology, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India.
Varma
Kachnar
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Khurana
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002114:Calcinosis; D005145:Face / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009062:Mouth Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000473:pathology*; D021362:Palate, Hard / Q000473:pathology*