Skip to main content

Advertisement

SpringerLink
Log in

Non Calcifying Type of Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor: An Unusual Case Report with Special Emphasis on Histogenesis of Calcifications

  • Case Report
  • Published:
Journal of Maxillofacial and Oral Surgery Aims and scope Submit manuscript

Abstract

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour also known as Pindborg tumour, is a rare benign odontogenic neoplasm of locally aggressive behavior. It is thought to arise from the epithelial element of the enamel origin which are reminiscent of the cells in the stratum intermedium layer of enamel organ in tooth development. The tumour is characterized histologically by the presence of polygonal epithelial cells, calcifications and eosinophilic deposits resembling amyloid. Non-calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumours are very rare and unusual. Only five cases have been reported in the English literature till date. Here, we present an additional case of non calcifying type along with a review of previously reported cases. It has a much lower recurrence and malignant transformation rate.

This is a preview of subscription content, log in via an institution to check access.

Access this article

Log in via an institution

Price excludes VAT (USA)
Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout.

Instant access to the full article PDF.

Institutional subscriptions

Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Fig. 8

References

  1. Afroz N, Jain A, Maheswari V, Ahmad SS (2013) Non-calcifying variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor with clear cells-first case report of an extraosseous (peripheral) presentation. Eur J Gen Dent 2:80–82

    Article  Google Scholar 

  2. Araujo V, Chagas JF, Casonato H, Ribeiro AL, Toledo JI (2011) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor. A case report with 3-year follow up. Int J Dent 10:195–199

    Google Scholar 

  3. Shafer WG, Hine MK, Levy BM (eds) (1983) A textbook or oral pathology, 4th edn. WB Saunder Comp, Philadelphia, pp 286–269

    Google Scholar 

  4. Kaushal S, Mathur SR, Vijay M, Rustagi A (2012) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) without calcification: a rare entity. JOMFP 16(1):110–112

    PubMed  PubMed Central  Google Scholar 

  5. Marx RE, Stern D (2003) Oral and maxillofacial pathology. A rationale for diagnosis and treatment, 1st edn. Quintessence Publishing, Illinois, pp 660–663

  6. Caro RB, Lagares DT, Jiménez FM, García AG, Cossío PI, Pérez JLG (2002) Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor). Med Oral 7:309–315

    Google Scholar 

  7. Gnepp DR (2009) Odontogenic cysts and Tumors. Diagnostic surgical pathology of the head and neck, 2nd edn. Saunders Elsevier, Philadelphia, pp 810–812

  8. Riechart PA, Philipsen HP (2004) Odontogenic tumors and allied lesions, 1st edn. Quintessence, UK, pp 93–104

    Google Scholar 

  9. Aufdermaur M (1981) Pindborg tumor. J Can Res Clin Oncol 101:227–230

    Article  CAS  Google Scholar 

  10. Takata T, Ogawa I, Miyauchi M, Ijuhin N, Nikai H, Fujita M (1993) Non-calcifying pindborg tumor with langerhan cells. J Oral Pathol Med 22:378–383

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

  11. Hafian H, Mauprivez C, Furon V, Pluot M, Lefevre B (2004) Pindborg tumor: a poorly differentiated form without calcification. Rev Stomatol Chir Maxillofac 105:227–230

    Article  CAS  PubMed  Google Scholar 

Download references

Author information

Authors and Affiliations

  1. Department of Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Giriprasadnagar, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, 507002, India

    Sravya Taneeru, Venkateswara Rao Guttikonda & Rajani Korlepara

  2. Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Giriprasadnagar, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, 507002, India

    Rajasekhar Gaddipati

  3. Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Mamata Dental College and Hospital, Giriprasadnagar, Khammam, Andhra Pradesh, 507002, India

    Vinay Kumar Kundoor

Authors
  1. Sravya Taneeru
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  2. Venkateswara Rao Guttikonda
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  3. Rajani Korlepara
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  4. Rajasekhar Gaddipati
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

  5. Vinay Kumar Kundoor
    View author publications

    You can also search for this author in PubMed Google Scholar

Corresponding author

Correspondence to Sravya Taneeru.

Ethics declarations

Conflict of interest

None.

Rights and permissions

Reprints and permissions

About this article

Check for updates. Verify currency and authenticity via CrossMark

Cite this article

Taneeru, S., Guttikonda, V.R., Korlepara, R. et al. Non Calcifying Type of Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor: An Unusual Case Report with Special Emphasis on Histogenesis of Calcifications. J. Maxillofac. Oral Surg. 16, 253–257 (2017). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-016-0948-9

Download citation

  • Received:

  • Accepted:

  • Published:

  • Issue Date:

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s12663-016-0948-9

Keywords

Search

Navigation