Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor

Case contributed by Niall Sheehy
Diagnosis certain

Presentation

4 year history of slowly increasing left maxillary swelling and deformity.

Patient Data

Age: 40 years
Gender: Male

CT Facial Bones

ct

Expansile multiloculated mass arising from anterior maxilla associated with the roots of incisor teeth and an uninterrupted molar tooth. Well defined margins. No resorption of adjacent teeth or root blunting. Internal calcifications seem to be more prominent around the crown of the uninterrupted molar tooth.

Case Discussion

The diagnosis of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor was confirmed by biopsy. The patient went on to have it completely resected.

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