Squamous Odontogenic Tumor of Posterior Maxilla-A Report of a New Unusual Case &amp; Literature Review

Abhishekh Kumar,Karthikeyan Ramalingam,Sandeep S Sihmar,Shalini Rathi

doi:10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i43b32571

Abstract

Squamous odontogenic tumor is a benign epithelial odontogenic tumor that is very unusual in the maxilla & mandible. Mostly, these are present as single lesions, but rarely they can be multifocal lesions. The nature of maxillary lesions is more aggressive. Because of their benign nature, these lesions are frequently treated with conservative surgical techniques that include curettage and surgical enucleation. We will discuss the instance of a 29-year-old lady who was misdiagnosed and treated conservatively by us. This case was examined in the light of current knowledge of the prevalence, genesis, diagnosis, and treatment of squamous odontogenic tumors, as well as a literature review.

Highlights

The WHO classifies it as a benign epithelial odontogenic tumor, with only approximately 60
Slow-growing, locally infiltrative tumor identified by Pullon et al in 1975 [1,2, that arises from the odontogenic epithelium. 3]
All gnathic bones are affected, there is a preference for the anterior maxilla and posterior mandible [4]

Summary

Introduction

The WHO classifies it as a benign epithelial odontogenic tumor, with only approximately 60. Squamous odontogenic tumor (SOT) is a rare, occurrences known. It was initially benign, slow-growing, locally infiltrative tumor identified by Pullon et al in 1975 [1,2, that arises from the odontogenic epithelium. SOT can affect people of any age. It is most commonly diagnosed in their forties. All gnathic bones are affected, there is a preference for the anterior maxilla and posterior mandible [4]. Asymptomatic edema with distinct movement of the corresponding teeth, as well as periodontal bone loss, are some of the common clinical findings. SOT appears as a triangular radiolucency between the roots of teeth, with the Triangulum base pointing towards the root apices. Local surgical excision with enucleation and curettage is the preferred treatment option

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