Keratocystic odontogenic tumor with ossification and calcification: A case report with unusual histological findings.
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2016-07
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The keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT), formerly known as odontogenic keratocyst, is a
benign developmental odontogenic tumor with many distinguishing clinical and histologic
features. Hard tissue deposits, which usually take the form of dystrophic calcifications,
cartilaginous tissue, or dentinoid, are uncommon findings in the connective tissue capsule
of the KCOT. We report a case of a 33‑year‑old female with KCOT showing osseous tissue
and calcified deposits close to its epithelial lining, which is an extremely rare occurrence.
A brief review on the reported prevalence of hard tissue deposits in KCOTs and possible
mechanisms that has been implicated in mineralization and bone formation has been
discussed.
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Calcifications, keratocystic odontogenic tumor, ossifications
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Gotmare Swati Shrikant, Tamgadge Avinash, Pereira Treville, Shetty Anusha. Keratocystic odontogenic tumor with ossification and calcification: A case report with unusual histological findings. Indian Journal of Dental Research. 2016 July-Aug; 27(4): 441-444.