Plasmablastic lymphoma (PBL), a very aggressive variant of diffuse large B cell lymphoma (DLBCL), has been described initially as a rapidly progressive and almost invariably fatal diffuse large-cell lymphoma with plasmablastic features. Immunohistochemical findings showed generally CD20 antigen negative and VS38c, CD138 and MUM 1 positives. This neoplasm was initially described almost exclusive...

The human jaw is an exclusive habitat for odontogenic lesions. Ghost cells associated odontogenic lesions are a diverse group with a variety of presentations in the jaws. Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor is a benign cystic neoplasm of odontogenic origin which demonstrates ghost cells in the epithelial component. This tumor sometimes mimics the features of a cyst clinically and radiographical...

Inflammatory jaw cysts comprise a group of lesions that arise as a result of epithelial proliferation within an inflammatory focus due to a number of causes. Radicular cysts are the most common inflammatory cysts. These cysts are found most commonly at the apices of the involved teeth. These cysts are seldom very large and very rarely cross the midline. There has been a review for Odontogenic k...

Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is an uncommon benign cystic neoplasm of the jaw that develops from the odontogenic epithelium. Invasion into the maxillary sinus by a CCOT is not a typical, and the recurrence of the cystic variant of CCOT in the posterior maxilla is rare. This report describes a recurrent CCOT occupying most of the maxillary sinus of a 24-year-old male patient. As a ...

The squamous odontogenic tumour is a rare benign neoplasm whose aetiology remains unknown. It usually appears in the jaw and its origin could be related to the ephitelial remnants of Malassez. Histologically comprises numerous islets of squamous, non-keratinized, well-differentiated and rounded epithelial cells a fibrous stroma without signs of atypical cells. There is a non-neoplastic lesion w...

econstruction of the mandible presents unique challenges to the head and neck surgeon. Although mandibular defects can result from trauma, infection, congenital deformities, or osteonecrosis, it most commonly occurs following ablative surgery for the treatment of benign or malignant neoplasms. Primary intrabony mandibular carcinoma is rare; therefore, the involvement of the lower jaw is usually...

Cementoblastoma is a rare odontogenic tumor that has distinct clinical and radiographical features normally suggesting the correct diagnosis. The clinicians and oral pathologists must have in mind several possible differential diagnoses that can lead to a misdiagnosed lesion, especially when unusual clinical features are present. A 21-year-old male presented with dull pain in lower jaw on right...

Ewing sarcoma (ES) is a primary bone malignant neoplasm and is the second most common primary malignancy of the bone found in childhood and adolescence after osteosarcoma. ES has an annual frequency in the population younger than 20 years of approximately 2.9 per million. ES occurs most frequently in the long bones of the extremities and pelvis and very rarely in the jaw. Recently, it was revea...

Ameloblastic fibrosarcoma (AFS) is a rare malignant odontogenic neoplasm of the jaw. AFS is characteristically composed of a benign odontogenic epithelium and a malignant mesenchymal component. The posterior region of the mandible is the predominantly occupied site. In the present report, a new case of AFS in a 22-year-old male that originated from ameloblastic fibroma was described. Histologic...

Central odontogenic fibroma (COF) is a rare tumor that accounts for 0.1% of all odontogenic tumors. It has been defined as a benign neoplasm, which appears in the jaw. Clinically, the lesion grows slowly and leads to cortical expansion. Radiologically, the most common finding is multilocular radiolucency. In some cases, it may be associated with root resorption or displacement. Histologically, ...