Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (CCOT) is a rare odontogenic lesion comprising about 2% of all odontogenic pathological changes in the jaw. Clinically presents as painless swelling of jaw, while histopathology demonstrates characteristic “Ghost” epithelial cells with a propensity to calcify. Due to its varied clinical presentation, including cystic and neoplastic forms and recurrence rates ...

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign, but locally infiltrating odontogenic neoplasm. It accounts for less than 1% of all odontogenic tumors. This is a case report of recurrent CEOT in the maxilla. A 35-year-old patient reported after three years of surgical excision of the lesion, with a recurrence. It is of particular concern because of its anatomic location in the m...

Introduction: Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare benign, but locally infiltrating neoplasm which accounts for less than 1% of all other tumors. The often associated with impacted teeth and twice as prevalent in the mandible. Dentigerous cysts are developmental cysts, commonly manifesting second third decades life. A greater incidence men women ratio 1.6:1 61.4% or unerupte...

Received on: Feb 3, 2012 – Accepted on: Aug 3, 2012 ABSTRACT The calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor normally presents as a painless, slow-growing mass, involving both maxilla and mandible, primarily the anterior segment (incisor/canine area). It generally affects young adults in the third to fourth decades, with no gender predilection. Computerized tomography images revealed important characte...