Synchronous Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor: Case Report and Analysis of the 5 Cases in the Literature

Head Neck Pathol. 2020 Jun;14(2):435-441. doi: 10.1007/s12105-019-01059-5. Epub 2019 Jul 27.

Abstract

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT), or Pindborg tumor, is infrequent and accounts for less than 1% of all odontogenic tumors. It is benign and usually asymptomatic but displays locally infiltrative and expansile behavior. Synchronous lesions affecting the jaws are exceedingly rare. We present a case of synchronous CEOTs affecting the maxilla and mandible and describe the clinical, radiographic, histologic, and immunohistochemical features. We further review five cases previously described in the literature.

Keywords: Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor; Odontogenic tumor; Pindborg tumor; Synchronous.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Mandibular Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Maxillary Neoplasms / pathology*
  • Neoplasms, Multiple Primary / pathology*
  • Odontogenic Tumors / pathology*
  • Skin Neoplasms / pathology*

Supplementary concepts

  • Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor