A rare odontogenic tumor; calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor)

Abstract

Calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor, which is locally aggressive in nature, is a rare benign tumor of jaws. It usually locates in the posterior mandibular region with the mandible/maxilla involvement rate of 2/1. Since its first description by Pindborg in 1955, several reports with different histopathological forms, clinical features and treatment modalities have been reported. In this report, three cases of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor, two located in the maxilla, one located in the mandible are presented. We would like to remind this rare odontogenic tumor with review of the literature and discuss management in plastic surgery.