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Le kyste odontogénique calcifiant périphérique: rapport d’un cas
Author(s) -
Orsini Giovanna,
Fioroni Massimiliano,
Rubini Carrado,
Piattelli Adriano
Publication year - 2002
Publication title -
journal of clinical periodontology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.456
H-Index - 151
eISSN - 1600-051X
pISSN - 0303-6979
DOI - 10.1034/j.1600-051x.2002.290113.x
Subject(s) - peripheral , medicine , lesion , nodule (geology) , pathology , odontogenic cyst , biopsy , odontogenic , cyst , biology , paleontology
Background: Calcifying odontogenic cyst (COC) is a rare lesion representing about 1% of jaw cysts. It may occur in a central (intraosseous) or peripheral (extraosseous) location. Method: A case of peripheral COC located on the gingiva, appearing as a painless, circumscribed, pink nodule has been reported. Results: Peripheral, in contrast to central, COC tends to affect older patients. Peripheral COC is a less aggressive lesion than the central counterpart, and a simple excision biopsy is curative. Conclusion: The histological finding of a keratinized epithelium rich in ghost cells has helped in making the diagnosis.