title: Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor, a rare presentation in children: two case reports.
abstract: Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare and benign odontogenic neoplasm that affects the jaws. It is certainly an atypical instance to find this tumor in children. Here, we present two case reports of CEOT presenting in mandible of a 12- and 13-year-old female child, respectively. CEOT have been reported to show features of malignant transformation also.
authors.forename: Susant
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mohanty
authors.forename: Neeta
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Mohanty
authors.affiliation: Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Institute of Dental Sciences, Siksha O Anusandhan University, Ghatikia, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India.
authors.forename: Samapika
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Routray
authors.forename: Satya Ranjan
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Misra
authors.forename: Vijeev
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Vasudevan
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery