Odontogenic Cysts and Tumors

• DOI: 10.1016/j.path.2011.07.003
• Publication Date: 2011-11-10T04:13:04Z
• Authors: Angela C. Chi; Brad W. Neville
• Keywords: Adenomatoid odontogenic tumor; Odontogenic tumor; Odontogenic cyst

This article presents various odontogenic cysts and tumors, including periapical cysts, dentigerous cysts, odontogenic keratocysts, orthokeratinized odontogenic cysts, lateral periodontal cysts, glandular odontogenic cysts, ameloblastomas, clear cell odontogenic carcinomas, adenomatoid odontogenic tumors, calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumors, squamous odontogenic tumors, ameloblastic fibromas, ameloblastic fibro-odontomas, odontomas, calcifying cystic odontogenic tumors, and odontogenic myxomas. The authors provide an overview of these cysts and tumors, with microsopic features, gross features, differential diagnosis, prognosis, and potential diagnostic pitfalls.