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

(kalsi-fīing epi-thēlē-ăl ō-dontō-jenik tūmŏr)

Benign epithelial odontogenic neoplasm derived from the stratum intermedium of the enamel organ.

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References in periodicals archive

Recurrent calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor): A case study.

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

CT and MR imaging appearances of an extraosseous calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor (Pindborg tumor).

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

In calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor cases, moderate reactivity to [alpha]SMA marker was evident in about 42% of the cells per high power field.

Immunohistochemical assessment of odontogenic tumors using smooth muscle actin--a short study

They can originate from various sources, including salivary gland tumors, metastatic renal cell carcinoma, melanotic tumors, and other odontogenic tumors, such as ameloblastoma and calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumor. (12) Intraosseous mucoepidermoid carcinomas of the jaws are unusual but are not rare, (11) and selected tumors that are almost exclusively composed of clear cell elements may be encountered.

Clear cell odontogenic carcinoma: a clinicopathologic and immunocytochemical study of 5 cases. (Original Articles)

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