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ReviewBMC oral health2024

Odontogenic carcinoma with dentinoid: case report and literature review of a rare entity.

Ming Zeng, Xiaolong Guo, Xinming Chen, Zhe Shao, Shaodong Yang

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Ming ZengState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction & Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Xiaolong GuoState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction & Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Xinming ChenDepartment of Pathology, School & Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China.
Zhe ShaoState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction & Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. Shaozhe@whu.edu.cn.
Shaodong YangState Key Laboratory of Oral & Maxillofacial Reconstruction & Regeneration, Key Laboratory of Oral Biomedicine Ministry of Education, Hubei Key Laboratory of Stomatology, School and Hospital of Stomatology, Wuhan University, Wuhan, China. ysd170811@whu.edu.cn.

Funding

National Natural Science Foundation of China 82373093
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundOdontogenic carcinoma with dentinoid (OCD) is a rare and controversial entity, which has not yet been included in the current World Health Organization classification of odontogenic lesions. Owing to the small number of reported cases, the clinicopathological characteristics, biological behavior, prognosis, and appropriate treatment strategies for OCD remain to be defined. Herein, we present an additional case of OCD with a focus on the differential diagnosis and review of the pertinent literature, in order to enable better recognition by oral clinicians and pathologists and further characterization of this entity. CASE PRESENTATION: This paper reports a case of OCD in the posterior mandible of a 22-year-old female. Radiography showed a well-defined unilocular radiolucency with radiopaque materials. The intraoperative frozen section pathology gave a non-committed diagnosis of odontogenic neoplasm with uncertain malignant potential. Then a partial mandibulectomy with free iliac crest bone graft and titanium implants was performed. Microscopically, the tumor consisted of sheets, islands, and cords of round to polygonal epithelial cells associated with an abundant dentinoid matrix. Immunohistochemically, the tumor cells were diffusely positive for CK19, p63, and β-catenin (cytoplasmic and nuclear). No rearrangement of the EWSR1 gene was detected. The final diagnosis was OCD. There has been no evidence of recurrence or metastasis for 58 months after surgery. We also provide a literature review of OCD cases, including one case previously reported as ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma from our hospital.

conclusionsOCD is a locally aggressive low grade malignancy without apparent metastatic potential. Wide surgical excision with clear margins and long-term period follow-up to identify any possible recurrence or metastases are recommended. Histopathological examination is essential to conclude the diagnosis. Special care must be taken to distinguish OCD from ghost cell odontogenic carcinoma and clear cell odontogenic carcinoma, as misdiagnosis might lead to unnecessary overtreatment. Study of additional cases is required to further characterize the clinicopathological features and clarify the nosologic status and biological behavior of this tumor.

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Mandibular NeoplasmsOdontogenic Tumorsbeta CateninDiagnosis, DifferentialFemaleHumansKeratin-19Transcription FactorsTumor Suppressor ProteinsYoung Adultbeta CateninKeratin-19TP63 protein, humanTranscription FactorsTumor Suppressor ProteinsDentinoidJawMandibleOdontogenic carcinomaOdontogenic tumor

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