Jia MQ, Jia J, Wang L, Zou HX. Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma of the jaws: Report of two cases and a literature review.
World J Clin Cases 2019;
7:357-365. [PMID:
30746377 PMCID:
PMC6369398 DOI:
10.12998/wjcc.v7.i3.357]
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Abstract
BACKGROUND
Ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma (GCOC) is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with features of benign calcifying odontogenic cysts. Herein, we report two new cases of GCOC and systematically review the previous literature.
CASE SUMMARY
In case 1, a 46-year-old man complained of painless swelling of the right maxilla for 3 years, with a 1-mo history of hemorrhinia in the right nasal cavity. In case 2, a 72-year-old man was referred to our hospital with a chief complaint of painful swelling of the right mandible. Initially, the preliminary diagnoses were ameloblastomas. Thus, the two patients underwent resection of the tumor under general anesthesia. Finally, immunohistochemical examination confirmed the diagnosis of GCOC. The patient in case 1 was followed for 2 years, with no evidence of recurrence. However, the patient in case 2 was lost to follow-up.
CONCLUSION
GCOC is a rare malignant odontogenic epithelial tumor with high recurrence. Local extensive resection is necessary for the definitive treatment of GCOC.
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