A Case of Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumor
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https://doi.org/10.21141/PJP.2021.02Keywords:
dentinogenic ghost cell tumor, odontogenic cyst, ghost cells, odontogenic tumorsAbstract
Among the ghost cell lesions, Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumors (DGCT) are among the rarest. We report a case of a 45-year-old Filipino man, who presented with a right mandibular mass. Microscopic examination showed a solid neoplasm composed of islands of odontogenic epithelium with areas showing aberrant keratinization forming ghost cells and dentinoid material. We also discuss the pertinent differential diagnosis of ghost cell-containing odontogenic tumors. We report this case due to its rarity, its morphological resemblance to ameloblastoma, and its potential for malignant transformation.
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Published
2021-08-05
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Soon, J. M. V., & Carnate Jr., J. (2021). A Case of Dentinogenic Ghost Cell Tumor. PJP, 6(2), 38–40. https://doi.org/10.21141/PJP.2021.02
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