title: Neoplastic potential of odontogenic cysts.
abstract: Odontogenic cysts and tumors are distinct entities and quite a common occurrence in the jaw bones. The lining of odontogenic cysts shows a potential for neoplastic transformation to non odontogenic malignancies like squamous cell carcinoma and mucoepidermoid carcinoma, and odontogenic tumors like ameloblastoma and adenoamatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT). AOT is a benign, epithelial odontogenic tumor, common site being the anterior maxilla. Its origin from a dentigerous cyst and in the mandible is rare. A case of an AOT arising from a dentigerous cyst associated with an impacted permanent mandibular left lateral incisor is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology, HKE'S S Nijalingappa Institute of Dental Sciences, Gulbarga, India.
authors.forename: Zama
authors.initials: Z
authors.lastname: Moosvi
authors.forename: S Amsavardani
authors.initials: SA
authors.lastname: Tayaar
authors.forename: G S
authors.initials: GS
authors.lastname: Kumar