title: A discussion of some advancements and some persistent difficulties in the recognition and understanding of the histopathologic and molecular features of selected odontogenic tumors and tumor-like malformations.
abstract: Overgrowths of epithelial, ectomesenchymal, and/or mesenchymal elements of the tooth-forming apparatus are quite variable with respect to their histopathologic characteristics and biological behaviors. Investigations of a variety of odontogenic lesions have led to an enhanced comprehension of many salient diagnostic features. This discussion provides an update with respect to the understanding of odontogenic tumors and tumor-like malformations and attempts to assist pathologists in the recognition and classification of these lesions.
authors.affiliation: *Department of Pathology, College of Medicine †Department of Oral Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Dentistry, University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System, Chicago, IL.
authors.forename: Robert J
authors.initials: RJ
authors.lastname: Cabay
mesh_terms: D002277:Carcinoma / Q000175:diagnosis; D018214:Fibroma, Ossifying / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D009808:Odontogenic Tumors / Q000175:diagnosis*