Central calcifying odontogenic cyst. A review of the literature and the role of advanced imaging techniques.

作者信息

Erasmus J H, Thompson I O, van Rensburg L J, van der Westhuijzen A J

机构信息

Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Oral and Dental Teaching Hospital, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg, Republic of South Africa.

出版信息

Dentomaxillofac Radiol. 1998 Jan;27(1):30-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.dmfr.4600315.

DOI:10.1038/sj.dmfr.4600315

PMID:9482020

Abstract

The central calcifying odontogenic cyst (CCOC) is a rare lesion. This paper reports a new case, reviews the clinical, histomorphological and radiographic features reported in the literature and describes the CT and MRI features of this new case. We postulate that, as part of an evolutionary process, cystic COCs originate as unilocular lesions but may later become multilocular. The role of advanced imaging and histology in the diagnostic process are discussed.

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