A calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (calcifying odontogenic cyst) is a benign cystic neoplasm of odontogenic origin that demonstrates ghost cells in the epithelial component. 

What is the Pathology of Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor?

The pathology of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor aka calcifying odontogenic cyst is:

-Etiology: The cause of Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor calcifying odontogenic cyst is unknown

-Genes involved: Unknown.

-Pathogenesis: The sequence of events that lead to Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor calcifying odontogenic cyst; they arise from odontogenic epithelial remnants that were trapped within the bones of the maxilla and mandible or gingival tissues.

-Histology: The histology associated with Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor calcifying odontogenic cyst shows cyst lining is of odontogenic epithelium with a well-defined layer of palisading basal cells, loosely arranged suprabasal epithelial cells resembling stellate reticulum, similar to ameloblastoma

How does Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor Present?

Patients with calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor calcifying odontogenic cyst typically affects many people of varying age ranges. The symptoms, features, and clinical findings associated with calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor calcifying odontogenic cyst include a painless, slow-growing mass on the mandible and/or the maxilla. 

How is Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor Diagnosed?

Calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor calcifying odontogenic cyst is diagnosed based on incisional biopsy or enucleation specimen.

How is Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor Treated?

A calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (calcifying odontogenic cyst) is treated by enucleation and curettage.

What is the Prognosis of Calcifying Cystic Odontogenic Tumor?

The prognosis of calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor (calcifying odontogenic cyst) is excellent.