Surgical management of an aggressive multifocal squamous odontogenic tumor

Publication date: Available online 21 July 2017
Source:Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Author(s): Pieter-Jan Verhelst, Laury Grosjean, Eman Shaheen, Constantinus Politis
Squamous odontogenic tumor is a rare benign epithelial odontogenic tumor of the jaw. Most are solitary lesions, although rare multifocal lesions have been described. Maxillary lesions have more aggressive behavior. Because of their benign character, these lesions are usually treated using a conservative surgical approach with curettage and surgical enucleation. Here we present a case of a 29-year-old woman with multifocal lesions who was initially treated with conservative surgical therapy. Early recurrence 6-months post-surgery prompted more aggressive resection. The case is discussed in the context of current evidence related to the epidemiology, etiology, diagnosis, and therapy of squamous odontogenic tumors.



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