Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor of the maxilla (Pindborg tumor)

Coll Antropol. 2012 Nov:36 Suppl 2:205-8.

Abstract

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT), or the Pindborg tumor, is very rare neoplasm, which accounts up to 1% of all odontogenic tumors. These tumors involve mandible almost twice as common as the maxillary bone, mostly in the premolar and molar region and present at first with local swelling. There is no gender predilection and the tumor usually appears between 2nd and 6th decade of life. We report the case of a 36-year-old male patient with a Pindborg tumor in the maxillary region on the right side, also involving the adjacent maxillary sinus, with destroying of the local anatomical structures. Complete surgical excision of the tumor has been performed and four years after surgical treatment, there is no sign of recurrence.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Odontogenic Tumors / diagnosis*
  • Odontogenic Tumors / diagnostic imaging
  • Odontogenic Tumors / pathology
  • Odontogenic Tumors / surgery
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnosis*
  • Skin Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology
  • Skin Neoplasms / surgery
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Supplementary concepts

  • Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor