Squamous odontogenic tumor: diagnosis and management.
J Periodontol
; 73(6): 653-6, 2002 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-12083539
ABSTRACT
The squamous odontogenic tumor (SOT) is a rare, benign, locally infiltrative neoplasm of the jaws that appears to originate from the rests of Malassez. It has been confused with other pathologic entities such as ameloblastomas, carcinomas, and fibromas and clinically may resemble localized periodontal disease. The tumor is often asymptomatic, although it can present with symptoms of pain and tooth mobility. A characteristic radiographic appearance is that of a triangular-shaped or semi-circular lucency associated with the roots of erupted teeth. Histologically, the tumor is characterized by the formation of variably sized nests and cords of uniform, benign-appearing, squamous epithelium with occasional vacuolization and keratinization. Treatment of SOT by conservative surgical excision is normally curative with rare episodes of recurrence reported. Since the clinical presentation of SOT may mimic more common pathologic entities, this case report reinforces the need for careful histologic evaluation of all lesions found in the periodontium.
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Colección:
01-internacional
Base de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Neoplasias Maxilares
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Tumores Odontogénicos
Tipo de estudio:
Diagnostic_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Periodontol
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos
Pais de publicación:
EEUU
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ESTADOS UNIDOS
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ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA
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EUA
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UNITED STATES
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UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
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US
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USA