Author/Authors :
Foroughi, Ramin Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol , Amini Shakib, Pouyan Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Faculty of Dentistry, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran , Babaei Darzi, Alireza Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol , Seyedmajidi, Maryam Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol , Jamaatlou, Naghmeh Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology - Faculty of Dentistry, Babol University of Medical Sciences, Babol
Abstract :
Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is an uncommon odontogenic tumor with well-known histopathological features and a challenging treatment plan. Although some investigators advocate conservative approach as the treatment of choice, others believe in radical surgical excision to avoid recurrence or malignant transformation. The main objective of this case report is presenting an unusual destructive recurrence of CEOT after 8 years in a 34-year-old woman, and discussing an effective treatment plan for this tumor.
Keywords :
Odontogenic tumor , Maxillary sinus , Neoplasm , Recurrence
