REVIEW ARTICLE
Is Conservative Surgery the Best Approach for Peripheral Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumors?
Isadora Luana Flores1, *, Tissiana Rachel Rossi Schneider2, Ana Carolina Uchoa Vasconcelos2, Sandra Beatriz Chaves Tarquinio2, Ricardo Alves de Mesquita3, Ana Paula Neutzling Gomes2
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2018Volume: 12
First Page: 856
Last Page: 863
Publisher ID: TODENTJ-12-856
DOI: 10.2174/1874210601812010856
Article History:
Received Date: 24/5/2018Revision Received Date: 16/9/2018
Acceptance Date: 5/10/2018
Electronic publication date: 25/10/2018
Collection year: 2018

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Abstract
Background:
Peripheral Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Tumors (CEOT) rich in clear cells are a rare entity in the oral cavity, with only 14 previous case reports in the English literature. None have discussed recommended treatment approaches for extraosseous CEOT.
Objective:
This brief descriptive review describes a treatment approach for peripheral CEOT including the clear cell variant.
Study design:
A complete review of all well-documented extraosseous case reports with an emphasis on the treatment was performed. Additionally, the present article reports a case of a 21-year-old woman with an asymptomatic swelling in the gingiva finally diagnosed as peripheral CEOT abundant in clear cells.
Results:
Twenty-four cases of peripheral CEOT were described; conservative surgery was the first treatment approach in approximately 80% of cases, with only one recurrence.
Discussion:
Clear cell finding was not associated with more aggressive behavior.
Conclusion:
Conservative surgery may be an advantageous approach for this group of peripheral lesions with or without clear cells, with a recurrence rate of approximately 4%.