Clear-cell variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) in the mandible

Abstract

We present an uncommon case (female patient aged 59 years) of the clear-cell variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (CEOT) (also known as Pindborg tumor) in the mandible. The clinical characteristics and probable origins of the clear tumor cells of previously reported cases of clear-cell variant of intraosseous CEOT are also summarized and discussed.

Keywords

calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor / clear cell / Pindborg tumor

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