Clinical and histopathological correlation of OdontogenicLesions :A Study of 41 cases in a teritiary care centre
Journal Title: IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) - Year 2018, Vol 17, Issue 9
Abstract
Introduction:The term ‘‘odontogenic tumors’’ comprises a group of neoplasms and hamartomatous lesions derived from cells of tissues involved in the formation of teeth or remnants of tissues that has been involved in the Odontogenesis.1 The tumors occur exclusively in three locations(i) intraosseous (centrally) in the maxillofacial skeleton(ii) extraosseous (peripherally) in the gingiva or alveolar mucosa overlying tooth bearing areas.TheyArise denovo without any causative factor2 .Developmental odontogenic cysts may contribute to the formation of some Odontogenic tumors and Intraosseous Squamous cell carcinoma. Materials and methods:- The present study was carried out in the Department of Pathology, Siddhartha Medical College, Vijayawada in the period between January 2016 to December 2017. Total number of cases were 41. Results: Of 41 cases, 13 cases were odontogenic cysts and 28 cases were odontogenic tumours.21 lesions were in mandible and 20 were in maxilla. Ameloblastoma was the most common tumour followed by adenomatoidodontogenictumour. The Most common age at occurrence was 2nd -4 th decade. Conclusion: Odontogenic lesions can be solid and cystic. Solid lesions can be benign or malignant.They may present as gingival swellings.communincation with clinician and radiologist is essential in proper identification of these lesions.
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CCC Dr. U. Arunajyothi
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