Squamous Odontogenic Tumor with Unusual Localization and Appearance: A Rare Case Report

Sucheta Bansal,Sanjeev Kumar Joshi

doi:10.1155/2013/407967

Sucheta Bansal, Sanjeev Kumar Joshi

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https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/407967

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Abstract

Squamous odontogenic tumor is a rare benign neoplasm and may affect multiple sites in the mouth. SOT was first described by Pullon et al. (1975). Since then, there have been less than 50 reported cases. The tumor is often asymptomatic, although it can present with symptoms of pain and tooth mobility. We report a case of SOT occurring in a 26-year-old female in the anterior mandible with unusual localization and appearance.

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Squamous odontogenic tumor (SOT) is a rare benign neoplasm first described in 1975 by Pullon et al and classified as an independent entity
SOT is defined as a benign but locally infiltrative neoplasm which consists of islands of squamous epithelium in a fibrous stroma
Cystic degeneration or calcification may occasionally be observed in the epithelial islands [4]

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Squamous odontogenic tumor (SOT) is a rare benign neoplasm first described in 1975 by Pullon et al and classified as an independent entity. SOT is defined as a benign but locally infiltrative neoplasm which consists of islands of squamous epithelium in a fibrous stroma. SOT occurs mainly in the third decade of life and is approximately distributed between the maxilla and the mandible. In some cases, it may affect multiple sites in the mouth [5, 6]. SOT consists of a well-defined triangular-shaped radiolucent lesion adjacent to the roots of teeth [2]. The lesion is usually central, but sometimes it may be peripheral [8, 9]

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