Author/Authors
Yavuz, M. Selim Sifa University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey , Büyükkurt, M. Cemil Sifa University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey , Ömezli, M. Melih Ordu University - Faculty of Dentistry - Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Turkey , Şipal, Sare Atatürk University - Faculty of Medicine - Department of Pathology, Turkey
Title Of Article
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor: a case report
شماره ركورد
37764
Abstract
The calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign odontogenic tumor. It was firstly described by Pindborg, and thus, is also referred to as the “Pindborg tumor.” CEOT accounts for approximately 0.4-3 % of all the odontogenic tumors. Pindborg tumor is a benign but locally aggressive. It usually presents as a hard painless mass, generally affecting the mandible. Epithelial calcified odontogenic tumor usually found in the posterior mandibular bone, and it shares many features with the ameloblastoma. In this case report, clinical, radiological findings and surgical treatment of the patient with Pindborg tumor were presented.
From Page
26
NaturalLanguageKeyword
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor , Pindborg tumor , Mandible
JournalTitle
Cumhuriyet Dental Journal
To Page
30
JournalTitle
Cumhuriyet Dental Journal
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