Abstract
IntroductionCalcifying odontogenic cysts (COC) are rare lesions classified as developmental cysts and occur mostly in the maxillary and mandibular bone. Some of the COCs are related to odontogenic lesions. Case presentationWe report a 60-year-old man with COC of the maxillary bone, presenting after tooth extraction. The patient has a palpable tender mass at the right upper tooth area. Imaging shows a well-defined radiolucency in the 7–3 tooth area of the right upper jaw. The combination of radiologic data and histopathologic findings was in keeping with the calcifying odontogenic cyst. Total enucleation is the chosen treatment for COC. No recurrence is proved by X-ray imaging after 1-year follow-up. DiscussionCOC is a rare entity of odontogenic cysts and needs an exact diagnosis by pathology examination to estimate behavior. ConclusionOur case report offers significant data that could help clinicians and surgeons as well as pathologists with the diagnosis and management of these lesions.
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