A Case Report of Maxillary Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor in a Teenage Girl

ABSTRACT Objective: To report the case of a rare benign odontogenic tumor in an adolescent girl whichwas successfully managed by complete excision and curettage of underlying bone. Methods:Design: Case ReportSetting: Tertiary National University HospitalPatient: One Result: A 15-year-old girl with a 3-year history of a large Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor (Pindborg Tumor) atypically occurring in the posterior maxillary alveolar ridge and compressing the maxillary antrum underwent tumor excision via gingivobuccal approach and curettage of the emaining mucosa in the cavity in consideration of her patient’s aesthetic concerns. No recurrence has been observed two years post-op and she remains asymptomatic on regular follow-up. Conclusion: A calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor can be managed conservatively with close follow-up to monitor recurrence.

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Pindborg Tumor of the Mandible

Otolaryngology ◽

10.1177/019459988209000112 ◽

1982 ◽

Vol 90 (1) ◽

pp. 69-74 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Bruce Leipzig ◽

Pak C. Yau

Keyword(s):

Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Odontogenic Tumors ◽

Complete Excision ◽

Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Clinical Behavior ◽

Pindborg Tumor ◽

Aggressive Clinical Behavior ◽

Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor, or Pindborg tumor, is the rarest of odontogenic tumors of the mandible. The tumor is distinct from ameloblastoma histologically, as well as by its less aggressive clinical behavior. Treatment must consist of complete excision—to include a rim of bone surrounding the lesion—to prevent recurrence. No instance of metastasis from this neoplasm has been reported.

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Cytogical features of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) with abundant cementum-like material

Virchows Archiv ◽

10.1007/s00428-002-0722-x ◽

2003 ◽

Vol 442 (2) ◽

pp. 107-110 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Eugenio Maiorano ◽

Giuseppe Renne ◽

Nicoletta Tradati ◽

Giuseppe Viale

Keyword(s):

Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Pindborg Tumor ◽

Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor

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Recurrent Pindborg Tumor of the Maxilla: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Ear Nose & Throat Journal ◽

10.1177/014556131309200212 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 92 (2) ◽

pp. 84-87 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Gangadhara Somayaji ◽

Aroor Rajeshwary ◽

Sullia Ramesh ◽

Sullia Dinesh

Keyword(s):

Case Report ◽

Nasal Cavity ◽

Nasal Obstruction ◽

Radical Surgery ◽

Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Review Of The Literature ◽

Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Pindborg Tumor ◽

The Right ◽

Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor

We report a case of recurrent Pindborg tumor (calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor) of the maxilla. The patient was a 34-year-old woman who had been previously diagnosed with Pindborg tumor and treated with curettage. She was subsequently referred to us for evaluation of nasal obstruction. Examination revealed the presence of a mass lesion in the right nasal cavity and right maxilla, which was identified as a recurrence of her earlier Pindborg tumor. The patient was treated with maxillectomy with orbital preservation. Pindborg tumor is a rare odontogenic tumor; when it does occur, it is more often seen in the mandible than in the maxilla. While this tumor is often treated with curettage alone, the aggressive nature of the recurrence in our patient necessitated radical surgery. We report this case to highlight the need to be suitably aggressive in treating these types of tumors in order to avoid recurrence.

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Giant Pindborg Tumor (Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor): An Unusual Case Report with Radiologic-Pathologic Correlation

Journal of Clinical Imaging Science ◽

10.4103/2156-7514.124056 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 3 ◽

pp. 11 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Satya Ranjan Misra ◽

Sthitaprajna Lenka ◽

Sujit Ranjan Sahoo ◽

Sobhan Mishra

Keyword(s):

English Literature ◽

Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Odontogenic Tumors ◽

Enamel Organ ◽

Impacted Tooth ◽

Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor ◽

Dental Lamina ◽

Pindborg Tumor ◽

Maxilla And Mandible ◽

Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor

Odontogenic tumors develop in the jaws from odontogenic tissues such as enamel organ, Hertwig epithelial root sheath, dental lamina, and so on. A variety of tumors unique to the maxilla and mandible are therefore seen. Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) is a rare, aggressive, benign odontogenic tumor of epithelial origin accounting for only about 1% of all odontogenic tumors. It is eponymously called “Pindborg tumor”, as it was first described by Pindborg in 1955. The origin of this locally invasive tumor remains unknown. It is thought to arise from stratum intermedium. It commonly affects the posterior mandible manifesting as a slow-growing asymptomatic swelling often associated with an impacted tooth. We report a case of CEOT, for which, owing to its huge size we have proposed the term “giant” Pindborg tumor (CEOT). This is probably the largest case of this tumor reported so far in the English literature. The present case also has the classic yet rare “driven snow” appearance of the tumor on radiographs.

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