Rare Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor In A Hiv Positive Individual

J Ayub Med Coll Abbottabad. 2021 Jan-Mar;33(1):165-168.

Abstract

The calcifying epithelial odontogenic tumour (CEOT) is a rare but well recognized benign odontogenic tumour for any Pathologist. Histologically, it shows sheets of polyhedral epithelial cells with prominent intercellular bridges, hyperchromatic nuclei and globules of amyloid-like material among tumour cells which undergoes calcification. We present a case of CEOT with classical histopathological picture in a 37-year-old HIV positive patient with long evolution history. Its association with HIV positivity, long clinical history and delay in surgical treatment make it a challenging case to report.

Keywords: Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic; Tumour, HIV.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Calcinosis*
  • HIV Infections / complications*
  • Humans
  • Odontogenic Tumors*
  • Skin Neoplasms*

Supplementary concepts

  • Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumor