Benign cementoblastoma: A case report

Abstract

Benign cementoblastoma is a rare odontogenic tumor of mesenchymal origin comprising only less than 1% of all odontogenic tumors. The radiographic features is very characteristic in which the tumor mass is attached to the root of the tooth. Histopathologically benign cementoblastoma and osteoblastoma are indistinguishable. Here, a case report of 28 year old patient with benign cementoblastoma is presented along with a brief review of literature.

Authors and Affiliations

Sitapathi Revathi| Department of Oral Pathology, MGPGI, Puducherry, Corresponding Email: drrevathiashmith@gmail.com, Venkatapathy Ramesh| Department of Oral Pathology, MGPGI, Puducherry, Pennagarum D. Balamurali| Department of Oral Pathology, MGPGI, Puducherry, Nirima Oza| Department of Oral Pathology, MGPGI, Puducherry

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Sitapathi Revathi, Venkatapathy Ramesh, Pennagarum D. Balamurali, Nirima Oza (2016). Benign cementoblastoma: A case report. International Journal of Medical Research & Health Sciences (IJMRHS), 5(3), 73-76. https://europub.co.uk/articles/-A-11608