Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor- Review of literature

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Author Details : Akshitha Achuthan, Sivaramakrishnan Muthanandam*, A Santhadevy, Vezhavendhan N, Vidhyalakshmi , Umamaheswari G

Volume : 11, Issue : 3, Year : 2023

Article Page : 103-106

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.idjsr.2023.023

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Abstract

The Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour (CEOT), also known as Pindborg tumour, is a rare odontogenic neoplasm makes up 1% of all odontogenic tumours, characterized by its distinct histopathological features and challenging clinical management. CEOTs are benign epithelial odontogenic tumour that secretes an amyloid protein tending towards calcification, however they can be locally aggressive and have recurrence rates of 10% to 15%. This comprehensive review aims to provide a detailed overview of the CEOT, encompassing its epidemiology, clinical findings, radiographic features, histopathological characteristics and therapeutic strategies.
 

Keywords: Pindborg tumor, Intraosseous (central), Liesegang rings

How to cite : Achuthan A, Muthanandam S, Santhadevy A, Vezhavendhan N, Vidhyalakshmi, Umamaheswari G, Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor- Review of literature. Int Dent J Stud Res 2023;11(3):103-106

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