cal·ci·fy·ing ep·i·the·li·al o·don·to·gen·ic tu·mor

a benign epithelial odontogenic neoplasm derived from the stratum intermedium of the enamel organ; a painless, slowly growing, mixed radiolucent-radiopaque lesion characterized histologically by cords of polyhedral epithelial cells, deposits of amyloid, and spherical calcifications.

Synonym(s): Pindborg tumor

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Pindborg,

Jens J., Danish oral pathologist, 1921–.

Pindborg tumor - a benign epithelial odontogenic neoplasm. Synonym(s): calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor

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References in periodicals archive

Clear-cell variant of calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor) in the mandible.

Recurrent bilateral gingival peripheral calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor): a case report.

Aggressive calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor of the maxillary sinus with extraosseous oral mucosal involvement: a case report

We report a case of recurrent Pindborg tumor of the maxilla that is interesting in view of its atypical presentation and its aggressive nature, which required a maxillectomy.

Recurrent pindborg tumor of the maxilla: a case report and review of the literature

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