title: Histopathologic diversity of Gorlin's cyst: a study of four cases and review of literature.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  The purpose of the present article is to discuss four different case reports of the so-called calcifying odontogenic cyst and highlight the histopathological diversity of the same.
  
  
  BACKGROUND
  Calcifying odontogenic cyst was first described by Gorlin et al in 1962. Ever since, its identification as a specific odontogenic lesion, controversies and confusions have existed regarding the relationship between cystic lesions and solid tumor masses that share cellular and histomorphologic features. Although several classifications were proposed, dilemma still persists regarding the nature of these lesions as cysts, neoplasms and even malignancies.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The classifications discussed for the so-called calcifying odontogenic cyst by various authors have only added to further confusion rather than enlightening. Though many authors state that classifications remain only an academic exercise, it definitely has significance in treatment planning. Emphasis should, therefore, be laid on a universally accepted classification.
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology Rishiraj Dental College and Research Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.
authors.forename: Kishore
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Sonawane
authors.forename: Medhini
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Singaraju
authors.forename: Indra
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Gupta
authors.forename: Sasidhar
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Singaraju
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000565:Ameloblasts / Q000473:pathology; D049109:Cell Proliferation; D003238:Connective Tissue / Q000473:pathology; D003804:Dentin / Q000473:pathology; D004848:Epithelium / Q000473:pathology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007573:Jaw Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D008297:Male; D008339:Mandibular Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology; D008441:Maxillary Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology; D008875:Middle Aged; D018333:Odontogenic Cyst, Calcifying / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology*; D010157:Palatal Neoplasms / Q000145:classification / Q000473:pathology; D014095:Tooth, Impacted / Q000473:pathology; D055815:Young Adult